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A SHORT ACCOUNT 



LIFE 



ELIGIOUS LABOURS 



PATIENCE BRAYTON, 

LATE OF SWANSEY, 
IN THE STATE OF MASSACHU3E7 

MOSTLY SELECTED FROM HER OWN MINUTES, 



NEW-YORK, -rRi nted i 
LO NDON; 

SSPRSNTED AND SOLD BY WILLIAM PHILLI?*, 
©EORGE-YAPD, LOMBARU»StREET : 

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A TESTIMONY 

Of SWAN8EY MONTHLY MEETING, in the COUNTY 
of BRISTOL, and STATE of MASSACHUSETTS, 

CONCERNING 

PATIENCE BRAYTON. 



THIS our efteemed friend, Patience 
Brayton, was born at North-Kingfton, 
State of Rhode- Ifland, &c. the 1 8th of nth 
month 1733, of parents profeiling Truth, David 
and Mary Greene; and as (he early found in 
herfelf a propenfity to folly, diilipation, and 
vanity, fo fhe witneiTed the Reprover following 
her by powerful convictions, though for a time 
fhe withftood them', and. was reluctant in yield- 
ing to the divine Monitor, which expofed her 
to many deep conflicts and temptations, yet fre- 
quent and powerful were the operations. of the 
Holy Spirit on her mind; whereby a willing- 
nefs was wrought in her to break off from her 
beloved companions in vanity and mirth, by 
yielding obedience to the Divine Will, although 
fhe became a byword and derifion of thofe her 
unprofitable companions. 

About the twenty-firlt year of her age (lie ap- 
peared in public teftimony, in which fhe wit- 
nefled an advancement from one degree of faith 
and experience to another. In the year 1758 
fhe was married to Preferred Brayton, a mem- 

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berofthis meeting, in the attendance of which, 
and meetings for worfhip, fhe was very diligent 
when ability of body would admit, and we be- 
lieve furmounted many difcouragements. 

A remarkable gravity appeared in her deport- 
ment, which indicated a reverend awe to cover 
her mind, efpecially in her approaches to per- 
form divine worfhip in our affemblies; and 
whilft flie was under the parental ties of an af- 
fectionate mother, {he was at times prevented 
from getting out, and at fuch times as well as 
others, fhe manifefted a rrecefflty for heavenly 
bread, by calling her family to retirement and 
quietude. 

She was one of thofe who were exercifed on 
account of theflavery of the Africans, and about, 
the middle part of her life was jointly-concerned 
with her hufhand in fet-ting thofe they held, at 
liberty: thus being affiled to cleanfe her own 
hands from that iniqujty, (he became qualified 
to labour with her brethern and fillers on the 
account of the liberty of others, which in time 
was thoroughly accomplifned among us. Thus 
endeavouring to be faithful in the little, fhe 
came to be called to a greater field of labour. 

A ^concern prevailed in her mind for fome 
time to vifit Friends in the Southern govern- 
ments, which fhe gave up to perform; and hav- 
ing the concurrence of Friends therein, fhe fet 
out on the 9th of 5th month, 1771. Notwith- 
flanding her exercife was great, and her conflicts 
many and proving; the infant ftate of her family 



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fecming to require her nurfing attention, with 
the exercife of parting with a beloved weakly 
hufband, coft painful refle&ions on her mind, 
yet that arm that was laid bare for her delivery 
from her early captivity, and fuftained her hi- 
therto, was pleafed again to perfect obedience to 
his requirings,,and fupporced her through many 
hardfhips and difcouragements in the courfe of 
this journey. In her abfence, one of her chil- 
dren was taken away by death, and another 
foon after her return, in which trial (he mani- 
fefled resignation of mind, and acknowledged 
the Lord- giveth and the Lord taketh away, 
bleffed be his worthy name. 

After her return, being abfent from home 
upwards of a year, fhe vifited Friend's families 
through this monthly meeting, to the comfort 
of the living amongft us, and itirring up of the 
lukewarm, and was inftrumental in encouraging* 
the weak and diffident traveller to perfevere on; 
her concern being much for the unity of the 
body. She continued about home feveral years, 
attending this and the neighbouring meetings, 
and once pretty generally vifited Friends in the 
eaftern quarter of New-England. 

She had a concern for a long time to pay a 
religious vifit to Friends in Great-Britain and 
Ireland; and in the year 1783, having the con- 
currence of her brethren and fitters, fhe -fet for- 
ward for Philadelphia, taking meetings on the 
way there; from thence embarked, and was 
favoured to arrive fafe in Ireland; af:er fpend- 
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ing fome time in vifiting friends there, fiie pro- 
ceeded to England, where her concern moftly 
led, and vifited nearly ail the meetings of Friends 
in Great-Britain, and was favoured to return to 
her family and friends in about four years, with 
fatisfacHon and peace in her own bofom. And 
at her return from this and other viiits, -pro- 
duced certificates of Friends unity and good fa- 
tisfaction with her fervices amongft them. 

After her return from Europe, being in the 
decline of life, was much about home attending 
her own and adjacent meetings. In the year 
1793, (he was feized with a paralytic affection, 
at intervals of which, fhe was concerned and 
affifted to meet with us at our meeting-houfe y . 
though much weakened. in body, yet fervent 
in fphit, and appeared to be renewedly con- 
cerned for the poor, often adminiftering to their 
relief. 

She was one that was diffident of berfelf and 
her performances, and oft had to acknowledge 
her own unworthinefs, and as fhe laboured to 
be faithful, her endeavours were abundantly 
bleft to herfelf, and we truft to many of thofe 
among whom her lot was calt, particularly the 
fide and afflicted, with whom her mind was often 
baptized in nearr.fympathy, and favoured with a 
feiife of their ftates; to whom, through th-e-pre- 
clous influence of Truth, (lie was enabled to ad- 
mi nifter the wine and the oil of the kingdom, 
to the refreshing and confolating of their fpirits. 

She was a loving v/ife, a tender mother, and 



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much beloved by her neighbours and acquaint- 
ance. " And having kept the Word of his 
patience, we truft (lie hath left affliction behind 
her." She was feized with a fit of the like kind 
as heretofore, and manifcfted a fenfe of her ap- 
proaching dilTolution; with calmnefs and com- 
pofure faid {he was ready, and, difcovering her 
daughter to weep, continued, do not mourn for 
me, my child, for it will be well with me; and. 
having been affifted to the door for air, {he faid 
to thole about her, carry and lay me on the bed 
that I may die in peace: after which in a fhort 
time, {he quietly departed this life, the 30th day 
of the 7th month 1794, and was decently buried 
the 1 ft of the 8th month, in Friends burial- 
ground at Somerfet, after a large and folemn 
meeting of Friends and others. And we doubt 
not but flie is one of that number of whom it is 
faid, u Bleffed are the dead which die in the 
Lord, from henceforth, yea faith the Spirit, that 
they may reft from their labours, and their 
works do follow them." Aged upwards of 
fixty years, and a minifter about forty years. 

Signed in behalf of our monthly meeting of 
men and women Friends, . held at Somer- 
fet for Swanfey, the 6th of the 4th month 

x 795> b y 

DANrEL BRAYTON, ? r , , 
MARY EARL, 5 ^ mm 



A SHORT ACCOUNT 



LIFE AND RELIGIOUS LABOURS 



PATIENCE BRATTQN, 



CHAPTER U 



Her vi/tt to Friends in the Middle and Southern 
Provinces* 



'.AVING left home on the 9th day of the 
5th month 1771, to visit Friends in the weftern 
provinces; on the 19th of 6th month, with my 
companion jane Willis from Long-Ifiand, I crof- 
fed the river Delaware at CorryePs ferry into 
Bucks county, and the 20th we went nine miles 
to Plumftead, and had a fatisfactory meeting 
there, as alfo at Buckingham and Wrightflown. 
In the following week, after viiiting a ficfc friend, 
and not finding mvfelf clear of Buckingham 
meeting, we returned on the 23d, being fird- 
day, and were at their meeting. From thence 
we attended Makefield meeting on the 25th, and 
were again at a meeting at Wrightftown, and a 
bleffed feafon it proved, in which I was filent; 
alio attended meetings at the Falls and Briftol, 



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which, though trying feafons, it pleafed the Fa- 
ther of all our mercies to be underneath to fuf- 
tain me. After which we went to James Thorn- 
ton's at Byberry, and lodged, and were at meet- 
ing there next day; and in the afternoon rode 
fifteen miles to Philadelphia, to John Pember- 
ton's, and were kindly received. Here I expe- 
rienced a diftreffing feafon; my friends per- 
ceived it, and were concerned to fpeak comfort- 
ably to me. The 30th, being firft-day, I had 
an exercifing meeting in the morning, but my 
good Mailer fhewed me, that I ought to look 
round the city, and view the walls thereof: in 
the afternoon the light and opening of divine 
favour was extended, to our comfort, and'at the 
evening meeting the Lord's power gained the 
victory; may all be afcribed to his great name, 
lit of 7th month attended the feleft meeting, 
and a favourable time it was; alfo vifited a 
friend in a diftreiTed ftate of mind. Next day 
were at the Bank meeting, which was to me a 
good meeting; I had reafon to be thankful for 
all the mercies that the Lord had bellowed upon 
me. On the 4th was at their week day meet- 
ing, and was comforted therein. The next day 
attended the youth's meeting, which was a good 
meeting, and many lively tefti monies were 
borne; but I thought it my place to be filent. 
On the 7th, being firft-day, went to Frankfort, 
five miles, and held a good meeting; after which 
returning to Philadelphia, went to the evening 
meeting, and a good open time it was} I had 



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reafon to bid's and praife my God, for all his 
favours. After which we had a fatisfa&ory 
meeting at Marion, and alfo at Haverford; in 
the evening we had an open time in a friend's 
family; next day were at a meeting at Newtown, 
which was a good feafon, feeling the unity one 
with another. We alfo had a good open time at 
Middletown, the heavenly power arofe overall, 
which made my heart to rejoice in the Lord 
alone, who hath made good all his promifes to 
me. On the 1 2th, were at Providence meet- 
ing, which, for a while was trying; but the 
Lord's power arofe over all; to him be the 
praife who is worthy of all honour for ever. 
The next day fpent at Mordecai Yarnal's, where 
I was indifpofed in body, but kept about, and 
had caufe of thankfulnefs for the favour. We 
had next day-, being firft of the week, a good 
meeting at Springfield, may the Lord have the 
praife; and in the afternoon were at a large 
meeting at Derby, which was a good fatisfac- 
tory time. On the 15th, we rode fix miles to 
Philadelphia, and attended the feleci meeting; 
thence we croffcd over Delaware, and rode fix 
miles to Haddonfield; next day had a good 
meeting there: after meeting, we vifited Ifaac 
Andrews, and were much comforted by him, he 
being a valuable friend. Next day we went to 
Chefter meeting held at Moore's-Town, which 
was a favoured feafon, and I thought I fhould 
be content, though bread and waiter were my 
portion, if the honour of God might be in do- 






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minion. We then went to Eveiham, wher^ 
we had a favoured meeting. Oh ! that my Lord 
and Mailer, may have the praife of all his works* 
for he alone is worthy of all praife; might and 
dominion is with him for ever. Thence to 
Mount-Holly, and attending meetings fore and 
afternoon, the latter in filence; and had reafon 
to blefs my Matter, (for the enjoyment of filence 
was fweet to me,) in that he gave me ftrength 
to know how to be abafed and how to abound* 
On the 20th we rode five miles to Ancocus 
meeting, and a remarkable time it feemed to 
be. Next day, being firfl: of the week, were at 
meeting at Burlington, where we "had the com* 
pany of Samuel Neal, from Ireland. In the 
afternoon meeting I was filent, and in the even- 
ing vifited feveral friends. We next attended 
meetings at Old Springfield, and at a fchool- 
houfe. Then at Upper-Springfield, which was 
a good meetings but I felt great poverty; may 
it be 'an encouragement to fome, into whofe 
hands this may fall, that they may know their 
fufficiency is of God. In the afternoon we 
made a fatisfa&ory vifit to a fick man, and re* 
turned to Cleayton Newbold's, and lodged* 
On the 24th rode feven miles to Upper Free- 
hold, and had a favoured meeting; after which, 
we rode three miles to Nathan Wright's, in 
whofe family we had a fweet opportunity. We 
next attended meetings at CrofTwicks, and a 
fele£l meeting for minifters and elders; and on 
the 26th we were at Mansfield, where the 



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Lord's prefence was witneffed like a gentle, 
fhower, to the comforting of the faithful fol- 
lowers of truth; may the praife be given him. 
We alfo had a meeting the fame day at Dutch* 
neck, and the next day at Bordentown, where 
we vifited John Sykes and wife, who ate very 
aged and valuable Friends. 28th, being firii 
dav of the week, we attended two meetings at 
Trenton, to our comfort, and next day one at 
Stony-Brook: here I parted with my dear com- 
panion Jane Willis, which was a trying circum- 
ilance to us both, from the mutual love we fek 
for one another, fhe returning home. 

My dear friend Rebecca Wright, wife of 
Nathan Wright, accompanying me, we crciTed 
the Delaware again into Bucks county, and 
went to Wrighutown, where we lodged, and 
taking meetings at Horfham and North-wales, 
Richland, Pottfgrove and Exeter, came to 
Maiden Creek, and attended two meetings there, 
on the 4th of 8th month, being firit day of the 
week, where I was favoured with divine open- 
ings, though exceedingly weak in my fpirit, but 
the Lord's power went over all. Thence we 
went over the Blue Mountains to Bruntwlck. 
and had a meeting in a barn, and was favoured 
with a good feafon. On the 7th were at Read- 
i-ng; though poor in my fpirit, yet was favoured 
with divine openings; may the Lord have the 
praife. On the 8th were at meeting at Robin* 
ion's, and a hard trying time it was, but I hsd 
reafon to praife my God for my poverty being 

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brought to know my flxength was in the Lord 

alone. 

After attending Nantmill meeting, we went 
to Concord and attended the feleft quarterly 
meeting on fevench, and the public meeting' 
there on firft-day. Here we again met Samuel 
Neal and many other Friends, and on the 12th 
attended the quarterly meeting at Concord for 
Chefter: where I had a defire in my mind, that 
I might be excufed that day, from bearing a 
part in the miniftry, but my Father had com- 
panion on me, and drew me in tender love, that 
I could not forbear, finding a neceffity to give 
up to do his will: and blefled be his name, we 
had a favoured meeting. Next day we were 
at the youth's meeting, held once a year at 
Derby, where. many friends from Philadelphia 
came, and we were favoured with divine open- 
ings at that time; may we ever look to the 
fountain of all our mercies. Thence going to 
the Valley meeting, we had a precious time, 
wherein I beheld the flrength that is in weak- 
nefs: at Plymouth and New- Providence we had 
alfo good meetings. On the 17th we had a 
trying meeting at Pikeland; but the power of 
the Holy One arofeand gave the viftory: after 
which, we went home with Sufannah Lightfoot, 
who came feveral miles to meet us; taking 
meetings at Uwchland, Gofhen, Kennet, Eaft 
and Weft Calif, fome of which were largp and 
much favoured, though at times in much weak- 
pefs of fpirit, in which divine ftrength was ofteij 



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manlfeiled ; may the Lord have the praifc 
thereof. On the 23d we were at Sadfbury 
meeting, which was filent,- and I felt peace of 
ifcind: and on the 24th attended Lampeter 
meeting where it fcemed to me, that out of dark- 
nefs there arofe a marvellous liQht- and we were 
comforted together; bleffed be the Lord. On 
the 25th, being firfb-day, we had two good 
meetings at Lancafter, light breaking forth, and 
a comfortable time it was; but oh! how had 
I been buried in forrow, in which I had for a 
time to travail. — Then we had a little time 
with minifters and elders, this' being a general 
meeting, we were favoured with good and 
wholefome advice, that afforded me fome 
ftrength; bleffed be the name of the Lord, who 
permitteth'our trials, that we may know him 
to be our Redeemer. On the 26th were at 
two meetings more, which were favoured op- 
portunities, and excited our thankfulnefs to 
the Divine Author of all our mercies. 

On the 27th we left Lancafter and rode to 
Sufquehannah River, and had a'foiall meeting 
at a Friend's houfe, which was a o;ood oDDor- 
amity. Thence to Yorktown, and lodging at 
William Matthews's, rode fourteen miles next 
day to Newbury, and had a -fatisfaftory meet- 
ing; though poor in my fpirit, yet was com- 
forted. After riding fix miles further, had a 
.diftreffed night, pain of body, and a fever; V 
next day went to Warrington meeting, and 
though I was weak and fearful that I c6uid not 

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endure it, yet my gracious Mailer gave me 
ftrength in my weaknefs of body and mind, and 
-we had a hleffed meeting: 1 was neither weary 
nor faint; may the Lord have the praife! How 
he fupports the poor travellers, and enables 
them to. fubmit to his holy will, to be made 
willing even to die where he. may be pleafcd to 
lay us! — Afternoon riding feven miles to John 
Grift's, I was aimofi funk in my mind; but 
going to bed I was favoured with a good night's 
reft, for which I was thankful; and iirthe morn- 
ing, finding myfelf too unwell to purfue my 
journey, and being deilrous of returning to 
Yorktown, my friends provided me a waggon, 
and putting in a bed, took me eighteen miles 
to William Matthews's, and that night I had a 
hard fit of the fever and ague; but my friends 
were very kind to me: — I" thought before this, 
that I had parted with all I had for the fake of 
my dear Mafter, but now I began to think that 
I had not, for the thoughts of my hufband and 
children came fo near me, that it was another 
trial ; fuch feafons are permitted to prove us, 
if we have parted with all or not, which we 
cannot tell before we are tried. 31ft, being 
feventh-day of the week, I was very poorly, 
and on the ijfit of 9th month had. a very fick 
•and diftrefled day. The 2d, felt more com- 
fortable, but fo weak that I could fit up but 
little; but having a good night's reft, the 
next day I felt better. We tarried at William 
Matthews's until fixth-day, when we rode b$ck 



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to John Grift's, where I was concerned to have a 
little time in the familyy wherein I found peace. 
The 7th we went to meeting at Huntingdon,, 
where I was favoured "in teilimony, though I 
was fo weak that I thought I fhould have faint- 
ed, and muft have fat down; but ftrength was 
given me, and I was enabled to blefs the good 
hand that was with me. — The Lord is ftrength 
in weaknefs, he will fuftain his depending chil- 
dren; but oh! I tremble for fear I fhould 11 
be found faithful in his great cauie ; we hav 
need of the prayers of the faithful, that, we may 
not mifs of the prize at kill. The. 8th we were 
at meeting at Moaallin, and a favoured time we 
had there, through the mercy of God: I can- 
not fpeak Efficiently of his bounties, oh! that 
my {pint may bow down and exalt his great 
name ! After meeting we rode back three miles 
to William Delap's, who, with our other guide, 
after dinner, rode with us twenty-three miles- 
that night to William Matthews's* 

The Lyrd alone can preferve me, who is 
pkaied to beftow his favours upon me, renew- 
ipg my ftrength, in confirming his promises to- 
me ; my cup runs over with the Lord's goodnefs* 
It was hard to give up to go back into the 
country again, after my illneis; but I was. 
brought to refign to his will, in which I rejoice, 
that he made me willing to goon his eriahdj 
if I had not gone, I fhould have been doing my 
own will, and not my heavenly Mailer's ; I long 
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went with fome Friends to vifit the prisoners in 
Yorktown, and had a favourable time in the pri- 
fon; the Lord helpeth me to be faithful in fub- 
mitting to the crofs ; my nature was difpofed to 
flinch ; but I can fay, that the Lord will not leave 
his children, until he enables them to be faithful, 
if they only yield obedience to his requirings. 
Returning to our lodgings I felt much heavi- 
nefs of heart, exciting an 'enquiry what I had 
done to occafion it; yet defires were preferved, 
that the Lord would make me contented wher- 
ever my lot might be caft. 

The loth attended meeting at Yorktown to 
fatisfacHon, then returned again to William 
Matthews's. i ith, we rode to Wright's Ferry, 
and crofting the Sufquehannah River, rode 
twelve miles, and next day fifteen further, to 
Sadfbury meeting again, which wis a highly 
favoured time; oh! that the Lord may ever be 
obeyed,- for then we fliall receive the wages of 
peace. On the 13th, we were at a monthly 
meeting at Keniiet, where the faithful were 
comforted in a good degree; here was an an- 
cient Friend who was ninety-four years of age, 
and had walked two miles to meeting .that day-; 
her name was Deborah Clark. After dinner 
we rode to Thomas Carlton's and lodged, and 
next day he accompanied us five miles to Okcfin* 
where I may fay, I was favoured with divine 
affiftance. After vifiting a lick friend about 
two milts from thence, we went to Ifaac 
Jackfon's and lodged* Next day being x 6th, and, 



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feventh of the week, towards night we went to 
Jofhua Pufey's, where I was in much diftrefsj. 
which brought me to look into my own heart, 
to fee if I had not come in my own will and 
ftrength, that I could not be more contented; 
but it pleafed the Lord to bring to my mind 
what wonders he had wrought for me ; why 
fhould I defpair, for I was moftly concerned at 
prefent, that I fhould never fee my home again; 
for my great Lord and Mafter had given me 
fome encouragement thereof before I left my 
home, but-I thought I might be miftaken, which 
canfed my mind to overflow with forrow;. but 
I was brought to fee that his arm was made 
bare for my flay and comfort ; and I was en- 
abled to fay, bleffed be his holy name for ever* 
We went to bed, and my mind was brought 
into a dependence upon the Lord alone, and 
the winds and feas were laid, and I felt thank- 
fulnefs to Almighty God. I hope this may 
prove a comfort to fome poor travelling foul, 
to know that other feet have trod this diftreffed 
path, that brings to peace, for through judg- 
ments we are brought to be redeemed from the 
world and all the enjoyments thereof. On the 
17th we were at the Grove meeting, where the 
overflowings of the divine love was known, to 
the fupport and refrefhment of us alL Next 
day attended Bradford meeting, which was 
large, and we were favoured therein; though 
many hard things were delivered, yet the divine 
hand was near and fupported me. I was unwell 



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while here, anddbecame much .difcouraged, led 
1 fhould not be able to go^through this journey; 
but being encouraged by fome of my friends, 
and the goodnefs of God being graciouily af- 
forded, it looked as nothing before me, bieffed 
be his holy name. On the 19th we went to 
Birmingham meeting, where it pleafed Divine 
Goodnefs to open of his myfteries; may my 
heart ever be thankful to him, who opens the 
fprings in the w T i!dernefs. We went after meet- 
ing to Charles Dilworth's, and I being much 
fpeut, laid down and was revived again, and we 
had a favoured time in the family. We then 
rode three miles to Micajah Speekman's and 
lodged. Next day we went to Concord meet- 
ing, which was to me a good one, and being 
favoured to have the love of my .brethern, it 
was a great comfort to me, in my trymg jour- 
ney : this was-p bl effing I have often prayed for,. 
from my great Lord and Rewarder.of all thole ' 
who diligently feek him, who can fay they 
fought it not in vain. We then went to Phi- 
ladelpiha. to attend the yearly meeting which 
began the 2 1(1, for minifters and elders, and was 
a\ bieffed meeting. On firft-day I attended 
meeting in the fore and afternoon, alfo in the 
evening, which were moflly favoured feafons, 
as- were the feveral fittings of the yearly meet- 
ing, all which I was favoured to attend, much 
to my comfort and encouragement. 

Having been confined feveral days in Phila- 
delphia with a bad cold, until fecond-day, 30th 



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of gth month, I then attended the felect meeting, 
where we were comforted together, and on the 
j (I of ioth month my efieemed friend Hannah 
n Fofter from New-Jerfey, accompanying me, we 
left Philadelphia, and taking Chefter meeting, 
we were favoured with divine affiftance therein, 
and came to Wilmington and lodged at David 
Ferris's, who was gone to New-England with 
SamuelNeal, on a religious vifit; but oh! the 
difcouragement I was under at times, which 
made me cry in my heart to God, that he would 
ilrengthen me, more and more to give up to his 
jvviil: I was low in bodily health, and my fpirits 
feemed to fink w r ithin me, notwithstanding I 
have been ftrengthened day by day; I have 
reafon to blefs my God, and fay in truth it is 
marvellous, he is the Lord and will do all things 
for them that put their truft in him j he weans 
from hufband and children, houfe and land, 
for his name's fake, and thefe (hall receive, an 
hundred fold : nothing lefs than the love of 
God and his peace in our minds, enables us to 
fubmit; and when I behold the goodnefs of the 
Almighty, I am encouraged to invite all to come, 
tafte, and fee how good the Lord is. On the 
4th we went to John Churchman's at Notting- 
ham, and attended monthly meeting; and the 
fixth and feventh days following, the yearly 
meeting, which w r as to our comfort. On the 
8th of ioth month we rode eighteen miles to 
the houfe of one, not belonging to Friends, and 
many pebple coming, I was comforted in an 



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opportunity with them, and tfiquglit the Lord 
heard my prayers, and I hope, it will prove of 
fervice to fome of the Company. Taking Saf- 
fafras meeting, came to the meeting of miitifcers 
- and elders at Cecil; but fo poor I felt, that oh! 
thought I, if my Mailer would only let me re- 
turn home, pleading that there were many bet- 
ter qualified for that work than I was, for I 
feared I fhould difhonour God, and bring grief 
on all my friends; but in this trial I endea- 
voured after ftillnefs, and was inwardly com- 
forted, and brought to fay as Peter did, V not 
only wafh my feet, but my hands and my head 
alfo." Next day, being firft of the week, we 
went to meeting again, which was a good meet- 
ing, and the day following light broke forth in 
the meeting, in a wonderful manner, to our 
comfort. On third-day, the 15th, we attended 
the feleci meeting and I w T as filent until- the 
men- withdrew, and the women's meeting came 
on; then my mouth was opened, and it pleafed 
the Lord ftill to caufe the light more and more 
to break forth. Oh ! how I felt the love of 
God to this people, if they would be faithful to 
what is made known to them. 
. In our way to the yearly meeting at Chop- 
tank, we took meetings at Cheiler in Maryland, 
Queen Ann, and Tuckahoe, and on the 19th, 
the meeting began at Choptank, where Tinet 
with Benjamin Sharplds of Philadelphia, who 
had fhewn me much kindneis: the meetings 
were large, and fbme good testimonies were 



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borne; but my lot was moftly hi fullering and 
oppreilion: at the conclufion of the bulinefs, 
the men's and women's meetings being re- 
queued to come together, the labours of John 
Churchman and Thomas Carlton were reviv- 
ing, and the meeting broke up in a folid man- 
ner: then the meeting for minifters and elders 
fat, which ended this meeting well, and made 
my heart rejoice, for I had fome fears left it 
(hould not be performed to the honour of God; 
how often does he crown our affemblies to his 
own honour. At times, when I view the fer- 
vice I am engaged in, my heart is heavy and 
even finks within me. The 24th, we went to 
the bay, twenty miles from Choptank j it was 
a-heavy day, but my friends endeavoured to 
comfort me. On the 25th, we croffed the 
great bay of Chefapeak which made us fick, 
Robert Pleafants of Virginia was with us; we 
landed at Thomas Norris's, where we were 
received kindly, and after dinner croffed the 
river in a little row-boat and landed at Hannah 
Thomas's, a widow, wherein I had reafon to be 
thankful to the Lord for his many favours; but 
my fpirit was much oppreffed, perhaps on my 
own account. 

On firft day of the week we attended meeting 
at Weft River, which was a trying time; but 
it pleafed the Lord to caufe his love to be felt. 
We w 7 ent from thence about thirteen miles, and 
had a meeting, wherein the love of God feemed 
to own us : we then took our leave of Patuxent 



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river, and rode twelve miles to the head of 
White -Hall; and on the 29th went to Indian 
Spring, where fuch were my exercifes that I 
was ready to fay, " Oh that mine head was 
water and mine eyes a fountain of tears," that 
I might mourn for myfelf, feeing none of the 
Lord's fervants fo wanting as I was; but it 
pleafed the Father of all our mercies to own 
us, and it proved a good time. We then went 
to the houfe of an aged widow woman, who 
appearing in coftly attire, and feeing her poor 
black fervants about her, caufed me manv 
ferious refle&ions. Here we took leave of 
Robert Pleafants,who had been with us almoft a 
week. Thence we rode eleven miles to a 
friend's houfe, where, although they were very 
kind to us, I was much grieved to fee their poor 
black fervants fare fo hard. The 30th we rode 
two miles and had a meeting, which though a 
low time to both myfelf and companion, yet it 
pleafed the Lord to open a door of light, fo far, 
that we were enabled to. open our mouths, and 
fome of the people feemed to be affected; oh! 
that God may always have the praife, for I had 
no other to put my trufi in, and being a ftranger 
in thefe parts, my mind was led into fympathy 
with my fellow travellers, for what they often 
have to pafs through. On the 31ft we had a 
meeting at Elkridge, nineteen miles, which 
proved a comfortable time, wherein I had rea- 
fon to bow my fpirit to the God of all our mer- 
ries, who was pleafed to own fo poor a child as 



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I was; ray voice was lifted up to fupplicate his 
name, in that he had not forgotten his children, 
who are often panting for his favour. 

After which we went to Baltimore^ and the 
1 ft of nth month rode fixteen miles to a meet- 
ing of minifters and elders, wherein fome good 
testimonies were borne, with which I had good 
unity. On the 2d, we XCetn to Gunpowder 
meeting, and although the dragon laboured to 
deftroy the young child, yet it pleafed the Lord 
to caufe his light and power to break throng!: 
all, and a blefled meetin| it proved, wherein, 
we had reafon to biffs the name of the great 
Lord and Mafter of affemblies: I felt my fpirk 
helped in this conflict tvith the enemy, by a 
worthy Friend/ Ann Moore. Though we may 
praife the Lord for his eminent goodnefs; yet 
I hardly dare rejoice, feeing the battle is hrs. 
and may my foul ever remember humbly to a > 
knowledge, that he is all 13 all to his depend- 
ing children. In the evening we had a comfort- 
able time in the family of our friend Oliver 
Matthews, where we lodged. The 3d, bring 
firft of the week, we went again to Gunpowder 
meeting, and it pleafed the Lord to open the 
fprings of life, and favour us with his prefence; 
but fatan endeavoured to fuggeft to me/ that I 
had wounded my brethren, and I grieved in 
fpirit until it pleafed the Father of mercies ro 
arife, and gave ftrength to fay, let all things 
praife the Lord; let fun, moon, and ftars, praife 
the Lord, for his mercy endufeth for ever, 

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Next;day had a precious meeting at Patapfco, 
wherein ' I was thankful to the Lord : on 
our journey in the afternoon, we were fome 
time loft in' the woods; but finding a -houfc in 
the field, a man was fent to fhow us the way 
to Benkid Wilfon's; it being; night, I appre- 
hended we fhould have to lodge in the woods 
this night; but I enjoyed more peace of mind 
upon that reflexion, than 1 fhould in fome houfes 
that were filled with fiaves, for it wounds me 
more than many other evite, to fee them keep 
a large number of them in bondage, making 
them work hard, and paying them no wages — ; 
Oh ! the cruelty thefe poor creatures are ufed 
with, often excites my compaffion. 

On the 5th, we went feven miles to meeting 
at Little Falls, where mod prefent had fiaves, and 
darknefs feemed to cover the whole meeting 
for a time, my companion fitting under the fame 
weight and feeling fenfe of Egyptian darknefs 
with myfelf ; at laft it pleafed the great Lord and 
Matter to open her mouth in a few words, 
which opened a door for my exercifed mind, 
in the love of the Gofpel, to labour with my 
fellow-creatures, and efpecially with my breth-. 
ren in profeflion, that had fome enlightenings 
of the w r ork of God, and my companion con- 
cluded the meeting in. powerful fupplication. - 
After dinner, we rode eight miles to Ifaac 
Webfter's and lodged ; after I retired to bed my 
mind was turned to the Lord in heavenly 
fweetuefs, and all on % earth was drawn out of; 



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light, and there was nothing interrupted this 
precious favour for a time, and my companion 
being -engaged in conversation with a friend, 
my filence was fo fweet, I chofe rather to enjoy 
that fpring that makes glad the whole city of 
GodV 

On tlie 1 6th, we rode one mile to Bufh River, 

where my companion bore a fwcet tefiimony, 

and I was.filent: after meeting, dining in a 

friend's houfe, we had an opportunity in the 

family, and though it was a trying time to me, 

my companion was favoured in fupplication. 

We then rode (even miles to William Cox's 

and lodged. On the 7th we went to Deer 

Creek meeting; afternoon being overtaken by 

a ftorm, as we rode in the rain, I thought if I 

brought no difhonour to God and his truth, 

there was no hardfhip but what I could endure 

in the rain and the darknefs of the night; we 

at length reached a Friend's houfe; but oh! 

the black people, how does their flavery wound 

my fpirit within me. — Oh! that people were 

wife, that they would confider their latter end. 

Next day being a hard rain ftorm, we rode 

three miles to a little meeting at Deer Creek 

Barrens; the people were glad to fee us, and I 

felt comforted in being with them. Thence we 

went in a fnow ftorm over the fteep mountain, 

and'pafied two rivers, where our horfes almoft 

fwam; we had reafon to believe the Almighty 

hand- was with us ami fupported us ; we lodged 

at William Smith's, who was not a Friend, he 

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received us very kindly, and in rhe morning, 
on our offering to pay for our kind entertain- 
ment, he refufed, and dcfired if we travelled 
any where near him again, not to mifs his houfe ; 
I acknowledged his kindnefs. We rode on to 
Gunpowder and lodged at Walter Moore's, 
who is hufband to Ann Moore; and on ftrft- 
day the ioth, attended meeting, wherein I felt 
the love of God towards the people, which 
fprung up and Ipread itfelf in my heart to that 
degree, that I was humbled under the confe- 
deration o£ his enabling me to become as a 
founding trumpet in his hand, who trieth the 
heart and reins of his children, who fuffers them 
to be caft down, and raifes them up again, that 
they may know his ftrength and power, and 
return honour to his name, who is worthy of 
all praife, might and dominion* for ever. 

After this, we continued our journey, taking 
meetings at Patapfco, Forreft, and Bu(h Creek, 
and one at a Friend's houfe, to good fatisfac- 
tion; *md on firft-day the 17th, were at meet- 
ing at Fairfax, where divine goodnefs fpread 
over the affembly to our comfort. The next 
day we croffed the Potomack river, and had a 
precious meeting at the Gap, and another at 
Goofe Creek, wherein the fprings of life were 
gracioufly opened, and the divine power (hook 
the earthly minds, and my dejar companion 
doled the meeting in fiipplication, to our mu- 
tual comfort. Then taking meetings at South 
Fork, Crooked Run, accompanied by John 



Hough j we came to Elizabeth Jolliff's, where 
I received a letter from my dear hufband, giv- 
ing an account of the death of one of our chil- 
dren, alfo one from John Pemberton, which 
was a comfort to me in my trial. On the 
24th, being firft of the week, we had a good 
meeting at Hopewell.' Next day we. parted 
with John Hough, who had been very kind 
to us, and went to Mill Creek meeting, where 
we were favoured with a good rime, for I 
thought the good hand was at, work with the 
people, and I do wifh their minds may be drawn 
to true inward fiience: we rode back to Eliza- 
beth JolliiPs and lodged, where my mind was 
very clofely tried, as it was alfo next day at 
Back Creek meeting; but being comforted in 
the labours of my companion, and enabled mv 
felf, though in much weaknefs of fpirit, the 
power of truth arofe, to the fhaking the earth- 
ly minds, and to the comforting the true kcd. 
On the 26th, after an open fausfadtory meet- 
ing at John Fawfett's, I parted with my dear 
companion Hannah Fofter, and being joined by 
my dear friend Sidney Wright, we rode .thirty - 
iix miles to a meeting, on the 28th, at Jackfon 
Allen's, which was to cur comfort;, after 
which, riding twenty miles; we lodged at an 
inn, where was a rude company, and we got 
but little fleep. Next day rode forty-five miles 
and lodged at another inn, kept by "a widow- 
■who was very kind to us. 

The ifi of 12th month, firft of the week, 

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we rode ten miles to Jofeph Douglafs's, at the 
fouth-weft mountain, and had a good meeting 
at his houfe, where it pleafed the Lord to fa- 
vour us poor travellers, to the praife of his 
great name. Then taking meetings at Camp 
Creek, Fork Creek, and Genito, croffed James 
River, after cutting the ice; and on the 7th 
reached John Johnfon's, muchf weary, having 
had a cold fhow-ftorm; after taking fome re- 
frefhment we refled well; may my fpirit be 
humbled, under that fupporting hand that hath 
preferved us through fo many dangers. ,Fir(fc- 
day, being the 8th, we went to Emato meeting, 
where was a rude company ; but it pleafed God 
to caufe his power to fpread over the company, 
to the praife of his name. On the 9th and iath 
w r e rode feventy miles to M. TirePs, at Bed- 
ford, where we met with Zacharias Dicks and 
John Carter, who had been fick at this houfe* 
On the 1 2th I arofe with much fear and trem- 
bling of heart, which caufed my fpirit to bow 
in a filent travail as I went to meeting at Bed- 
ford, where we were highly favoured; may my 
fpirit humbly bow in acknowledgment to the 
jMafterof our afTemblies. Then taking two or 
three meetings in, the way, came into North 
Carolina, and on the 17th had a meeting at 
Ano, where were a few people; but it pleafed 
the Almighty to favour us together. On the 
silt we went to the Spring meeting, where I 
was tried in mind, fo that I was ready to fay 
i vhat did I come here for? but as I fat in po- 



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verty of fpirit, I felt love to fpread over the 
meeting, and the Lord favoured us, to our 
comfort and peaee. 2td, being firil-day, we 
rode feven miles to* Cane Creek meeting, where 
the merciful hand bore us up. Next day rode 
thirty miles and ferried over Deep River, which 
was the mod dangerous I thought I had ever 
crofted. On the 24th we croffed the River 
again, and attended meeting, where I was 
brought low m my mmd, but light broke 
through and I was -comforted r afcermeeting we 
rode twelve miJesto Mary Dixon's and lodged: 
m the evening we were comforted-, in a religious 
opportunity in the family. Next morning went 
twelve miles to Rocky River meeting, and a 
powerful meeting it was; may my fpirit bow 13 
ihe God of all our mercies, and return unto him 
thankfgiving and praife, which is due to him 
alone. Taking meetings at Holly Spring and 
Polecat, we came to New-Garden monthly 
meeting, on the 28th ; and next day, being firft 
of the* week, we had a precious meeting there, 
wherein I was much concerned, that our pre- 
cious Mailer might crown our affembiies; then 
can we rightly return thanks to his great and 
worthy name. Thence calling to dine with 
Sarah Hunt, wife of William Hunt, now gone 
on a religious vifit to Friends in Europe, we 
came on- the 30th to Center meeting, which was 
a feeling time. Next day were at Mordicas 
meeting, where I fat under much poverty of 
Xpirit, and my companion was much favoured 



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ih teffimony, and feeling a little to deliver myfelf 
we had a pleafant time.. 

ift month ift, 1772, attended Deep River 
meeting, which was filent to us. Next day fet 
out for South-Carolina, rode forty miles to 
Saliibury, and the day followiig. forty more to 
Charlottetown, where there was a rude com- 
pany collected for a dance at the court-lioufe, 
who had befpoke all the lodgings,, but being;; 
furnifhed with a chaff bed by the fire, I relied 
well, and my heart was thankful, to lee all 
things made eafy to me. Next day, after riding 
thirty-three miles, we had only the floor to lie 
upon, where we gained fome reft. On the 5th 
we rode thirty miles to Broad River, and 
croffing the ferry, rode four miles to Martha 
Hollingfw-orth's.a Friend who kindly entertained 
us. Next day we attended Broad River meet- 
ing, and the day following at Tigo River, which 
river we croffed in a canoe; and on the 8th 
had a meeting a Perget's Creek, which was a 
time of refrefhment ; thanks to the Lord for his . 
favours. On the 9th we fet off for Bufh River, 
and riding down to Enoree River, it was very, 
high, but we ventured in, and found it fo deep 
that we wet our feet in croffing; then rode to 
Indian Creek, which proved (till deeper, but the 
men falling three trees acrofs led us over, and 
fwam the horfes through ; riding a little further, 
we came to another river which looked more 
dangerous than any we had paffed; and ven- 
turing in, our horfes almoft fwam, but we got 



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"well over though with wet feet, and alfo wet- 
ting all our clothes iti the faddle bags; this day 
we crofTed four rivers and rode thirty miles. 
On the 12th, being firit day of the week, rode 
iive miles to Bufli River meeting, in much po- 
verty of fpirit, being bowed to the honour of 
God; and it pleafed him to open a living tefti- 
mony, to the refrefhment'of my drooping foul. 
About this time I was under a deep exerdfe 
of mind, to go as far as Georgia, and laid it 
before my dear companion Sidney Wright, alfo 
our kind affiftant Andrew M'Ray, he having 
been with me near two months, and (hewed 
much kindnefs to us ; but coming near the place 
from which we were to fet out for Georgia, he 
told me after weighing the matter, he could not 
then fee he could go; I told him he had been 
very kind to us, and I was thankful to him for 
his affiftance, but having parted with all I had 
near and dear to me, for the fake of inward 
peace, Imuft alfo part with him, if I found it 
my duty (till to go. But oh! how I did pour 
out my fpirit before the Lord, with defires to be 
excufed; but the more I laboured therefor, the 
more clearly I faw it my duty, to ftand refigned 
to the fervice, and I found if I was not faithful 
therein, I fhould fuftain a great lofs; which 
brought my fpirit to bow to him that he might 
pleafe to open a door, and make way for me in 
this pinching time, and then the Lord's will 
fhould be my will; but withal it arofe in my 
mind, why fhould i go where no oilier Friends. 



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had gone before me ? it was faid to me, " what 
if he tarry till I come what is that to thee? fol- 
low thou me;" which raifed my drooping 
fpirits to refign all to his will, if the Lord would 
only make me like his beloved difciple, to lean 
upon his bread. And when I discovered my 
mind to Andrew again, he was willing to go, and 
endeavoured to encourage me to fetout cheer- 
fully, which we did, accompanied by Mary 
Babb, Francis Janes and William Thatcher. 
On the 1 3th we rode twenty miles to Jofeph 
Hollingfworth's, and had a precious meeting 
in the dwelling-houfe, feeling the father's love 
in this remote part of the earth: thence feven 
miles and lodged at Jofeph Ball's. On the 14th 
rode ten miles to RobbinV Creek, and had 
another meeting, and returning to Jofeph Ball's 
loft our way and rode through many dangerous 
places ; but reached our lodgings about eight 
o'clock. • On the 15th parting with my com- 
panion Sidney Wright, who concluded to tarry 
with her relations, we rode nineteen miles to 
Saluda river, and croffed at Cannon's ferry,, 
and going twelve miles further, were kindly 
entertained at an inn. Next day we rode forty- 
four miles to Savannah, and on the 17th crof* 
iing the river, landed in Georgia; then rode 12 
miles to Ifaac Loe's, where we procured fome 
refrefhment, and they refufing our money there- 
for, we acknowledged their kindnefs, and my 
heart was made thankful to the Almighty, that 
h§ fhould open the hearts cf ftrangers, to receive 



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fo poor and unworthy a creature as I was; 
thence going ten miles further came to John 
Sill's, a Friend's houfe, where we lodged; and 
on the 1 8th went to meeting in Georgia, and 
had highly favored opportunities. I thought 
this was the very place I had long feen, even 
when I was at home; may my foul bow down, 
as it were with my face to. the earth, and give 
honour to the Lord alone, who giveth to man 
an underftanding; he made me to feel the ex~ 
ercifes of my brethren, my fpirit often breathed 
to them before I left home, and it feemed to 
me, that it was in the furthermoft parts of my 
journey, and it proved fo. Oh! with humble 
joy do I return thanks to my God ! can I regret 
any pains I have taken for fo great a reward? 
1 could add much more of the goodnefs of the 
Lord to me at this time; but I defire caution, 
left I fhould go too far in revealing the many 
mercies that God bellowed uponia unworthy a 
fervant as at times I feel myfelf. After meeting 
we went to Jofeph Maddock's and lodged. 
On the 19th, and firft of the week, we attended 
another meeting in this place, and a moft pre- 
cious time it was; I thought the. Lord opened 
a door and alfo comforted my drooping fpirit, 
and (hewed me this was the place I faw before, 
I left home, and Friends there thought fo too, 
for they had been in much grief in this place; 
may my foul continually bow in humility, and 
return to my God feven fold of praife, who re- 
vealed his will to me, and encouraged and re- 



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warded me; for he alone preferved me from all 
d angers. The 20th we fet off to leave Georgia 
with much peace of mind, and joy of heart: 
Oh! what it is to be faithful to the manifefta- 
tions of divine openings, it is what will give the 
anfwer of " Well done good and faithful fer- 
vant, enter into the joy of thy Lord/' Riding 
thirty-five miles, croffed Savannah river, at 
Hammon's ferry, and flopped at a fmall houfe 
without a floor, where they gave us fome hulks 
to lay upon, and with my faddle for a pillow I 
was favoured to go to fleep, and refted well. 
Next day after (topping at an inn for fome re- 
frefhment, we rode oh till feeling very fleepy 
we (topped and laid down upon the ground, 
and I foon fell aileep and felt refrefhed : then 
came to an inn, where we were civilly en- 
tertained, and obtained a bed and blanket to 
lodge upon. On the 2 2d rode thirty-nine 
miles, and 23d twelve miles further, to the 
ferry at Saluda river, where I parted with my 
friend Mary Babb, fhe returning home; we 
then came on to Thomas Pugh's, twelve miles, 
and lodged. Next day attended preparative 
meeting at Bufn river, which was an open time, 
the fenfe of the meeting, being fenfibly felt to 
our comfort ; may the Almighty Prote&or of 
his depending children, have the honour of his 
own works; who alone is worthy of all. 25th, 
we rode towards Wateree, thirty miles, and 
croffed two rivers. Next morning rifing before 
day, rode eight miles before fun-rife, and in 



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the courfe of our journey, through this wil- 
dernefs, being weary I Jay down upon the 
ground and flept a litde; and after travelling 
forty-fix miles this day, came to John Colley's, 
a Friend's houfe and lodged, where we were 
kindly received. 26th, being firft of the week, 
we went to Limetree, crofting the river Wate- 
ree, and attended two meetings. Next day 
being ftormy we refted, and being invited to 
breakfaft with one not a Friend, who had been 
at meeting the afternoon before, we went ard 
were very kindly treated by him. The two 
following days we rode feventy-eight miles, and 
croffed Pedee river, and lodged at William 
Heily's, and had a meeting next day at his houfe* 
31ft, my mind was much turned home, with de- 
fires that the Lord would protect them, and my 
bowels moved towards my dear hufband and 
children ; but I was comforted with thefe words, 
" I will tend them for thee;" fo I was willing 
that fo gracious a Matter fhould take care of 
them, for fo poor a:n inftrument as I was in his 
hand, for in much poverty of fpirit I travailed 
many times,* in which I was brought' to fay, oh } 
Lord I am afraid I (hall deny thee. 

On the 1 ft of 2d month we fet off for Gear's 
Creek, and rode forty miles, and lodged at a 
poor little cabin as they called it; the next day 
though I was poorly with a giddinefs in my 
head, we rode twenty-feven miles; anion firft- 
day had a meeting at Campbelttown in the 
court-houfe ; but religion is very low in this 

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•place. Next day fet out for Cape Fear; hav- 
ing no guide, through the wildernefs, we palled 
feveral rivers with fome danger, and in a hard 
ram, and my companion was much unwell; on 
the 5th we reached Richard Cox's after a fa- 
tiguing journey; but the Lord was underneath, 
fo that I could fay great is the Lord, and greatly 
to be praifed is his holy name : for it was he 
alone who cared for us through fo many dan- 
gers, both inwardly and outwardly. Oh my foul ! 
may eft thou be faithful to the inward revelation, 
for that brings peace of mind ; how often w T ould 
my nature have flinched, but the hand of God 
would draw near, and caufe me to tremble, fo 
that I was enabled to fay, thy will O Lord (hall 
be my will and my guide, if thou wilt give me 
ftrength to perform thy work to thine honour, 
if I have only bread to eat and water to drink and 
raiment to put on, fo that 1 return in peace to 
my family and friends, whom I love in the Lord, 
and he knoweth that my fpirit is humbled in 
defires, that I may bring no ftain upon the blef- 
fed truth. It is thou, O Lord! that hall made 
the truth near to me /as my life, thou art a huf- 
band indeed, and a gracious father, to fupport 
in all trials thy poor depending children, who 
are under thy preparing hand, that they may 
fay in their hearts, in fmcerity and truth, thy 
will be done. On the 7th w r e had a meeting at 
Jofhua Davis's, and going thirteen miles fur- 
ther, lodged at the houfe of one not in profef- 
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I have often thought it was the Lord, that gave 
us favour among the people, and may he have 
the honour of all his works, who caufeth my 
cup to overflow by his power at this time. 8th 
we rode thirty-one miles to Tar River, which 
we croffed in a canoe, fwhuming our horfes 
over. How often is the dread of the Father 
of mercies, influencing my mind, to write in 
much trembling, of my fecret exercifes; I am 
at times afraid to write, and afraid to omit it, 
but I find my mind eaiy in writing what I have 
here inferted. We lodged at Henry Horn's, 
and next day being ift of the week, had a good 
meeting in his houfej here my-horfe. failing me, 
in a fhort time died, and being provided with 
another, .we fet out for Northampton, and crof- 
fed Roanoke, and one other river that appeared 
dangerous ; we reached, in the evening Thomas 
Knox's, where my companion was taken fo ill, 
that though much ftraitened in mind at the 
thought of leaving her, I went to meeting at 
Richfquare, without her, in much poverty of 
fpirit, but it pleafed the Lord to open the fpring 
of life, to the comforting of my drooping mind, 
i 2th, leaving my companion dill weak and being 
accompanied by Thomas Wright and wife, we 
went five miles to Thomas Copeland's, and feel- 
ing a concern to have a religious opportunity 
in the family, we were much favoured to- 
gether. Next day, going thirty-five miles, had 
a precious meeting at Piny Woods; the Lord 
ftill confirming his figns to my poor foul, before 

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1 left home, that I might have that feeling feme 
of the unity of my brethren, when I was fo far 
feparated from them, that runs from veflel to 
veffel, and which unites in the onenefs, to the 
one God and Father of us all. Firft-day, 1 6th, 
were at meeting at Wells, where it pleafed the 
Lord to open the fprings of life, to the relief 
of my mind. 17th, went to Old Neck meeting, 
where was a funeral of a friend and her child, 
fhe dying in child-bed; here we met with 
Timothy Davis and Benjamin Jones, and had a 
favoured meeting together; taking leave of 
them, we were at Little River, at Simmon's 
Creek meeting, where it pleafed God to feed 
us with heavenly food, to the comforting of my 
foul. I have reafon to be thankful to the Lord 
who bringeth down and fetteth up again, to his 
own giory. After meeting, I received a fatif- 
faftory letter from my dear hufband. Taking 
meetings at Newbegan Creek and one at the 
houfe of Abel Trueblood, we came to Thomas 
Newbey's, where I was comforted in meeting 
with my companion, and 23d, being firft of the 
week, attended Piny "Woods meeting. On 
54th, fet off for Virginia, being accompanied by 
jofiah Gordon and Jofiah White. We attended 
meetings at Summerton, Weftern Branch, and 
alfo at the houfe of Elizabeth Denifons. Oh! 
the forrow I felt at times, my fpirit being much 
oppreffed, feeing none in fuch want as myfelf; 
oh, thought I, why was- fo poor a mortal as I 
am, fent on fo great a work, indeed a worm and 



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no man ; great are the fufferings now-a-days, 
for the feed lays low, and the Lord's children 
mud go low to feel it. Then taking meetings 
at Black Creek, James Stanton's, Black water, 
Barrigh and Gravel Run ; lodged at Edward 
Stabler's ; and 5th of 3d month he and his wife, 
accompanied us on our way to Curies, in 
Virginia, and meeting again with T. Davis and 
B. Jones, attended two meetings at White Oak 
Swamp. On the 9th, being the fecond day 
after parting with them, came to Black Creek 
meeting, which was a moil powerful time, to the 
fhaking the earthly mind in many prefent. Then 
taking meetings at the Swamp and Cedar Creek, 
on the 13th we came to Robert Painter's, where 
I parted with Andrew M'Ray, who had been 
near four months with us, in much kindnefs 
and attention, and fuffered much with us, on 
account of the poor black fervantvwkh which 
many parts of this country abound. Here I 
alfo parted withmy dear friend Sidney Wright, 
in much love, who had alio been with me near 
four months. 

On the 14th, being firft of the week, we 
were favoured with a precious meeting at 
Suffolk, in the afternoon, and next day rode 
fixty-five miles, to Mahlon Janney's; and 16th, 
fet off for Philadelphia, which city I reached on 
the 20th, where I met with many friends, w r ho 
feemed glad to fee me again. Next day I went 
to the meeting for minifters and elders, where 
were many good testimonies borne; but I was. 
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filent, with defires to wait the Lord's time. 
22d, being firft of the week, I attended three 
meetings in High-Street meeting-houfe; and 
23d the half year's meeting of minifters and 
elders, and next day at the Bank meeting, in all 
which I was filent, and deeply pained in mind. 
24th, I went to the feleft meeting, and the 
Lord made way forme, and eafedmy pained 
mind, and we had a precious time. 1 was alfo 
at meeting on the 26th, and their monthly 
meeting on the 27th, which was a good meet- 
ing; and 29th, being firft of the week, I went 
to High-ftreet meeting three times, which were 
all good meetings. 

I tarried in the city, until the 13th of 4th 
month, attending meetings as they came in 
courfe, many times under deep tryings and 
provings, and in great fear and trembling ; my 
faith feemed almoft ready to fail me; but bleffed 
be the name of the Lord, his hand was near to 
preferve my truft in him through all the buf- 
ferings of fatan; and he at times gave me a 
little of the balm of Gilead, that comforted my 
drooping fpirit. On the 24th, 1 attended Wood- 
bury meeting in much poverty of fpirit; but 
we were favoured together; may my heart be 
thankful to the Lord for all his mercies, bleffed 
be his holy name. That night I lodged at 
William Key's^ a kinfman of' mine. Then 
raking meetings at Greenwich, Piles-Grove, 
Alloways Creek ; my mind was under deep ex- 
ereifc, and at times I thought that all good was 



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fcparated from me; but I was enabled to cry to< 
the Lord, that he would once more give ftrength 
to overcome the world, and all the fears of it; 
that fo, I might praife his great name- 

18th, being firfl: of the week, was at Salem 
meeting, which though exercifmg, the Lord 
made way for me, and on the 20th had an open; 
time at Lower Greenwich meeting, the Lord I 
found to be my helper, in all my trials, blefled 
be his name. I then parted with Stephen Comfort 
and James Moore, who had been with us a 
week. Next day went on for Cape May, rode 
forty-three miles and lodged at J. Townfend's, 
where my exercife was very great, and I faw 
no other way for me, but that I muft return to 
Philadelphia again, which was no fmall trial; 
but being defirous to be given up to the re- 
quirings of the Lord^ the prayers of my heart 
were to him, for ftrength to perform all things 
he fhould require, of fo poor unworthy a crea- 
ture as I was. However, I went to meeting 
and a laborious time it was; I often faid in my 
heart, by whom fhali Jacob arife, for he rs 
fmall; at length my companion arofe with a few 
words, which were lively, and then I felt 
itrength to arife, and an, open time we had; 
which I hope will prove of fervice, to all that 
were prefent. May it be remembered, how 'the 
Lord fupported me through all my trials; my 
heart is filled with his goodnefs, and I know he 
will not be wanting on his part, fo that if we 
mifs our way, it muft be our own fault; oh! 



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his gracious hand hath been with me all my life 
long, I fee he is ftill with me; bleffed be the 
name of my God, I rejoice that he liveth in me, 
and that 1 am made to praife him, who alone is 
worthy of all praife. 23d, we w T ent to the 
lower meeting at Great Egg Harbour, and had 
an open time, it pleafed the Lord more and more 
to confirm me, that I was in the way of my duty, 
and that I mud return to fome places where I 
had not been enough faithful. Oh the fears I 
paired through are inexpreflible : but the Lord 
is true, he will raife his power higher and 
higher, until he maketh his power to reign over 
us, if we are given up to cry for ftrength, even 
to laying down our lives if required. Thefe are 
great fayings \ but there are fome of his children 
brought to know peace of mind with him, which, 
is all we want ; and what is my life, if it be in 
difobedience, compared with eternity and the 
love we owe to him, who loved us, before we 
loved him, and hath done fo much for us ; he is 
complete in himfelf without us. Oh! indeed 
can my fpirit fay, What is man that thou art 
mindful of him, or the fon of man that thou 
vifiteft him? thou haft, placed us a -little 
lower than the angels, and made us to fee thy 
wonderous works, which are paft finding out 
by us, as men and creatures, in our own abili- 
ties. 24th, we were at Upper Egg Harbour 
meeting, where the truth gained the vi&ory. 
26th, firft day of the week, we went to meeting 
at Little Egg Harbour, which was a very goad 



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opportunity, may my fpirit bow down to him 
who opened the way for me. Next day went 
toBarrington meeting, eleven miles, and divine 
favour feemed to be like a fhower upon us ; 
blefled be his name who was thus merciful to 
us. 28th, we fet out for Philadelphia, and 
rode forty-four miles to Jofiah White's, in 
whofe inftru&ive company, I was comforted in 
the trial I was in, on account of my going back 
to the city; may the Lord remember me, and 
fupply me with patience and refignation to his 
will, then all will be well with me, here and 
hereafter. Next day was at their week-day 
meeting and was thankful in feeling the conde- 
fcenfion of my God. 20th, had an open fa- 
tisfa&ory meeting at Burlington; oh may my 
fpirit and all that is within me, bow low as in 
the duft, and acknowledge the many mercies of 
God: my cup overfloweth in him alone, that 
hath (hewn forth his ftrength once more to my 
diftrefifed heart, that has at times been filled 
with fears, left I had loft fight of him. Af- 
ternoon, parting with my dear companion 
Rebecca Wright, to whom my fpirit was 
made near, George Dillwyn took me in a 
chaiie to Philadelphia, to John Pemberton's, 
where I lod^bd; but oh the fears that attended 
my mind — oh Lord once more fupport me, for 
I have only thee to pleafe ; when I was here 
before, I delivered up my body but not my 
heart fully to thee; but now I fee 1 muft de- 
liver up all to thine hand, for obedience is 



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better than facrifice, and to hearken to thy 
voice, than the fat of all the land; therefore, I 
pray thee, give me abiliiy to ferve thee with a 
fincere heart, and an upright mind. 

2d of 5th month, I went to the felect meet- 
ing, in the city, and the Lord gave me fome 
ftrength to perform his will, for the will of man 
never wrought the righteoufnefs of God: but 
the will of God, is the righteoufnefs of our poor 
fouls. Next day being firil-day, I went to Pine 
Street meeting, wherein a degree of light broke 
forth, and I felt love (till to increafe in me, to 
the caufe of truth. In the afternoon, went to 
the Bank meeting, where I fat under much 
exercife, thinking with the apoftle, oh wretched 
man that I am, who fhall deliver me from this 
body of death? but trailing in the Lord for 
ftrength, I arofe in much love, and was carried 
through to my relief: and in the evening meet- 
ing I (till felt a concern to be inwardly cleanfed; 
knowing that without that my preaching would 
be in vain, and under a weight of fpirit 1 arofe, 
without a word in my mouth, and after (landing 
a while in much poverty, my mouth was opened 
with thefe words ; Lord help all .thofe weak 
ones, who are bowed before thee ; and it pleafed 
the God and Father of all our mercies to own 
me, a poor drooping and unworthy child, and 
the meeting ended in a folid manner, my heart 
being filled with praife to him alone, who 
worketh miracles in his poor depending chil- 
dren, at times. The next day was their quar- 



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terly meeting, in which I was filent; but many 
good teftirrionies were borne, which were fweet 
to my tafte. After meeting my mind felt deeply 
opprefled, and I often cried in fecret, Lord give 
me ftrength; and I went to bed with this lan- 
guage, and rofe with the fame, Lord give me 
ftrength, and enable me to do thy will, be it in 
ever fo broken a manner. I alfo attended the 
youth's meeting, and was much favoured in 
fupplication, and after another Friend had 
fpoken, I was favoured to eafe my mind, and 
my heart was filled with joy and gladnefs, to 
the ever blefled God, who had in divers man- 
ners, fpoken to my poor foul: living praifes to 
the God and Father of all our mercies, may 
thou my foul, humble thyfelf before him. 

On the 10th I went to Germantown meet- 
ing, accompanied by Margaret Norton, who is 
a fweet fpirited woman, and could bear a part 
with me in my exercises; but the Lord is our 
dependance. After meeting dined at John 
Jones's, and had a fweet time in the family. 
Next day going to Abbington meeting, as I 
came near the houfe, I was made to remember 
what the inward voice faid to me many years 
pad; What is thy petition or requeft and it 
Ihall be given thee? to ferve thee in the valley 
of humiliation of mind, even to ferve thee the 
Lord: and I thought if the Lord would but 
grant me this to day, I would afk'no more; and 
it was a moft precious feafon indeed. We then 
took meetings at Fanhill, Ghefter, Wilmington, 



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and Concord, which were all favoured oppor- 
tunities, and returned to Philadelphia. — 12th 
and 13th attended the meeting held once a 
quarter for the* black people. Next day went 
fifteen miles to Radnor meeting, in much po- 
verty of fpirit; but the Lord caufed a morfel 
of bread to be given us, and my heart was 
made thankful and joyful to the Lord, that he 
had given me ftrengrh day by day, to go through 
fo great a fervice without more forrow to the 
outward. On the 15th we left Philadelphia, 
and went to Wilmington, and lodged at David 
Ferris's, and was at their meeting the firft-day 
following, and then went on for Choptank, 
where we had a precious meeting, as likewife 
another on Bay fide, wherein I was much fa- 
voured in application; oh may my fpirit bow 
down under a fenfe of the goodnefs of the Lord, 
and fit in the gate of humiliation for renewed 
ftrength, to bring up memorials as out of the 
bottom of Jordan. Oh thou, who was as a pillar 
of a cloud by day, and a pillar of fire by night, 
that thou wouldfl not fuifer my poor fainting 
foul to fall by the way; but heal all my infir- 
mities, and build me up to thyfelf, that I may 
once more know that thou art a God hearing 
prayer, that my fervice may be accepted by 
thee, and leave a fweet favour behind me, when 
thou releafeft irfe to return home; that the 
honour of thy truth may have the vi&ory, in 
going home as well as coming out, for there 
was nothing could prevail againfl thee: oh, 



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how did the mountains melt down to thy honour, 
and it was marvellous in my fight, and I was 
brought upon the banks of deliverance: now 
Lord, I pray thee, remember me for thy truth's 
fake, and let me return in like manner, that I 
may be enabled to fay, thou waft my Alpha 
and Omega, my firft and my laft, the Lord blef* 
fed for ever and ever. 

We then took meetings at ThircJ Haven, 
Marfhy Creek, Cold Spring, Three Runs, 
Mother Kill, Little Creek, and Duck Creek, 
moftly favoured opportunities. In the laft 
meeting, while I Was fpeaking, I found it my 
duty to obferve, that there were prefent that 
difdained what I faid, and that among the young 
women: after meeting, I found my companion 
had feen a woman laugh, and thought I had 
feen her, which occauoned my remark ; but I 
had not feen any fuch conduft, but w T as glad 
that I had been made faithful to the openings 
in my mind; for when it firft appeared 1 put it 
from me, thinking I had ftood long enough; 
but I was not clear without mentioning it, which 
was to my comfort and peace of mind. The 
30th, w r ent to George Creek meeting which 
wasni precious feeling time; blefiedbe my gra- 
cious Mafter who having called me from my 
home, to labour in his vineyard, now gave me 
to feel, that my fcrvice in this journey was 
nearly accomplished. 

We then returned to Wilmington, with my 
efteemed friend Ziba Ferris, to his houfe, he 

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having been with me two weeks; and after tak- 
ing their two meetings on firft-day, returned to 
Philadelphia ; and having been much favoured 
in my laft viiit in this city, I left it on the fame 
day; but afterwards felt fome fears that I 
had given back in the day of battle, left the 
truth fliould lofe ground: lodging at James 
Thornton's, I went next day to Nathan Wright's, 
and the day following was at Chefterfield meet- 
ing, which was a moll favoured feafon. 7th 
of 6th month, being firfl of the week, we went 
to a meeting at Squancum, held in a barn ; rode - 
fifteen miles, and lodged at Elihu Williams's. 
Still my concern remained refpefling leaving 
Philadelphia; fearing I fliould not be clear and 
feel peace of mind, without going back again, 
but I feel defirous to be given up to his will in 
all things; yet finding myfelf weak, as I have 
been at fome other times, I feel a fear to attend, 
left I fliould be found denying my Lord, to my 
great grief, who has vouchfafed his help for my 
deliverance fo many times : oh that this may fall 
into the hands of fome, who may be more care- 
ful and faithful to the moving of divine good- 
nefs; that it may become their prayer to him 
alone, for ftrerigtb, for I almoft faint at tunes, 
becaufe of my unfaithfulnefs ; giving way to the 
fear of great men, great in the knowledge of 
divine things, looking upon them to know more 
than I do : whereby I neglected my Mailer's 
work, to my forrow, but I know he is a merci- 
ful God, yet how could I difobey fo gracious a 



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being, and negleft to do his work; I am wounded 
within me for fo doing. After writing the fore- 
going and acknowledging my remiffnefs to his 
requirings, I found my mind at liberty to pro- 
ceed homewards. And taking Shrewiburr 
meeting, came to New York and lodged at 
Henry Havdocks's, and next day attended their 
meeting, and was favoured to feel the love ot 
the heavenly Father: then attended Purchafe 
and Shappaqua meetings, and though exceeding 
weak, the Lord appeared to my comfort; praifes 
to him, who giveth ftrength ib weaknefs: hav- 
ing had often reafon to remember the goodnefs 
of God in this journey, how I was brought to 
go j and caft my body to the earth, and lay my 
face to the duft, and cry, Lord thy honour I 
crave more than any other thing, and let my 
honour be laid in the dull for ever, and oh that 
it may fo remain with me, to the end of my days. 
I then proceeded to Amawalk and Peachpond, 
and had two favoured meetings, and attended 
meetings alfo at the houfe of Mary Shearman, 
and at Ofwego, Nine Partners and Oblong, and 
the firft-day following was again at Oblong 
meeting; after which was taken very ill, having 
had an ague fit the day before. While here, 
two Friends from Sraithfield having accompanied 
John Sleeper to this place, concluded to wait a 
day for me, and being a little recruited I fet off" 
with them, accompanied by Penelope Hull, and 
though I rode in much weaknefs of body, we 
reached my brother-in-law Ezekiel Cumftock's 

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in Smithiield, having rode one hundred and 
twenty-eight miles in three days: where hear- 
ing my youngeft child lay very lick, next morn- 
ing being 27th of 6th month, 1772, 1 fet off, and 
Teached my habitation, twenty-four miles, and 
found my hufband very poorly, and the child in 
fome hopes of recovery, but it proved otherwife 
next day, and twelve days after I got home it 
died. 

Oh the various exercifes my fpirit travailed 
through in this weighty work, yet the Lord de* 
livered me through them all, and I received the . 
anfwer of peace: praifes to him alone, in his 
wifdom he overthrew the horfe and his rider, 
that proud rider that fought to overthrow Xfrael 
of old, it labours to deflroy in all ages. The 
inany fufferings I went through in this journey,, 
are more than I can relate; how often did I 
tremble until my joints were ready to fmite to- 
gether, and many times when alone I laid my 
body upon the earth, with my face to the 
ground, and cried to the Lord, to make me as 
low in all things relating to felf, as I lay then 
beforehim; but he was pleafed to carry me 
through, and I fafely returned to my hufband 
and children, with the reward of peace for a 
feafon. Oh the peace I received, when 1 lay 
down on my pillow, and when I arofe- there- 
from ; may I never grow forgetful how this 
peace was purchafed. 



CHAPTER II. 

Her vifit to Friends in Great-Britain and 
Ireland. 

HAVING for a confidefable time had it 
on my mind to make a religious vifit to 
Friends in Great-Britain and Ireland, after 
receiving the concurrence of my friends, and 
their certificates, on the 29th of the 8th mo. 
1783, I took leave of my dear huiband and 
children, being made willing to part with 
every near tie, to follow the lamb witherfo- 
ever he leads 1 with much reverence of heart 
I left home, begging that the Lord's prefence 
might Hay with them, and alfo go with me. 
I firft went to New-London, and croffed over 
to Long Iiland, having meetings until the 9th 
month ; then parted with my companions 
Deborah and Stephen Slead, and the fame 
day met with David Sands, which was a comfort 
to me. I w r as enabled to vifit all the meetings 
on the Iiland, and then proceeded to New-York, 
and was at meeting there : from thence to* 
Rahway, and (laid from, fixth to fecond-day 
morning, and went to Shrewfbury, where I 
was unwell : went from thence to Squan, and 
along, fhore to Haddonfield, to their quarterly 
meeting : after which went to Great Egg- 
Harbour, James Creffen and Ann Emlen be- 
ing with me 5 we returned to Philadelphia,. 



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fpent a little time in having meetings in the 
neighbourhood of the city, and returned, 
where I met with my friend Rebecca Wright, 
of Croflwicks, who was likewife under a con- 
cern to pay a religious vifit to Europe. We 
embarked together on the 14th of the 12th 
month on board the brig Ellwood, William 
lludgfon, matter, bound for Dublin ; but the 
wind being unfavourable, we did not fail until 
the 1 8th; Our companions in the cabin were 
only two, John Hayworth and Martha Mooney, 
who, with the Captain, were all of our So* 
ciety. The weather was dark and cloudy, fo 
that our profpefi: was rather gloomy, under 
the weight whereof my mind' was bowed with 
reverent awe, with the thoughts of launching 
out on the mighty ocean ; but believing the 
Lord's providential care is over all his works, 
the fame by fea as by land, with great foleni- 
nity 1 was enabled vocally to fupplicate for 
prefervation, both on my own behalf and thofe 
around me. I was fea-fick, but was able to 
w 7 alk about ; the captain and others were very 
kind to us, but (till my mind was call low, by 
the thoughts of my awn unfitnefs and great 
poverty to undertake fuch a journey as this 
before us ; indeed, the profpeft of fervice 
ieemed to difappear, and no flrength left in 
me to open my mouth any more. In the 
night, foon after our coming to fea, the wind 
arofe high, at which I got up and went to my 
companion ; my mind was in a fliort time 



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melted down by the efficacious power of Truth, 
into refignation ; and a frefli refolution formed 
to be more faithful, and fubmit to the holy 
requirings of my Mafter, be it in ever fo 
Ample or broken a manner ; under a fenfe 
thereof, it caufed me to kneel down by 
Rebecca 5 s bed-fide, and call aloud on the great 
name, full for prefervation, begging for thank- 
fulnefs for the continuation of his mercies and 
long forbearance to me a poor unworthy crea- 
ture. But when we get a little eafe, nature 
is apt to flinch, and get back again to the centre 
of indulgence : until a greater ftorm and con- 
trary wind arofe, the victory was not fufficiently 
gained over my own ftubborn will j however, 
it brought me to fearch the foundation of my 
coming, and to look back on the ground I had 
been building upon ; glad would the enemy of 
my happinefs have been to open his mouth 
and fwallow me up ; but the Lord did not 
fuffer him fo to prevail, but flilled my mind 
when I had to remember my being there, was 
not in my own will, it was in the fear and 
dread of the living God ; with flrong cries 
that I may in future truft, love and fear him 
above the friendfhip of men. Oh my fpirit, 
how did it long to be like one of the two fons 
formerly, not the one that faid he would go 
and went not. I wifh to become more paffive 
than ever, even to be nailed to the crofs for 
Chrift's fake. 

We often had meetings in the cabin, where 



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fome of the fhip's company would come and 
fit with us ; Rebecca was fometimes engaged 
in teftimony as well as myfelf, her's was at- 
tended with power and a life-giving evidence, 
that it came from the right fpring ; but be- 
fore we got on fhore, I felt a concern to have 
an opportunity in the fhip with the men more 
at large than we had done before : it. was, I 
truft, a feafon of favour to us all, however, 
the refult was peace to my mind. 

Through the courfe of our voyage, we were 
often alarmed with dangers, as the weather 
was frequently rough and ftormy ; yet amidll 
all, we felt the bed fupport and mercifully to 
preferve us fafe to land in Waterford, 27th of 
i.ft mo. 1784. As the wind was not fair for 
us to reach Dublin, our [friend W. Penrofe 
foon brought down a carriage to the paf- 
fage, which is fix miles from the city, and took 
us to his houfe, where we were hofpitably 
entertained by him and wife. Both my com- 
panion and myfelf were fo unwell, that we 
made a little flop before we proceeded on our 
journey ; fo vifited fome Friends and the meet- 
ings in that place. We have thankfully to 
acknowledge our good Mafter was not forget- 
ful of us, gracioufly affording ability to labour 
in his caufe, for which let my foul and all that 
is within me, bow in humble reverence. 

7th of 2d mo. we left Waterford accom- 
panied by John Davis, his brother Samuel, 
and fome others, and proceeded for Clonmell, 



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the diflance being about twenty-five miles, and 
put up at the houfe of our friend Benjamin 
Grubb. The next day, being firft of the 
week, we attended their two meetings, which 
were pretty large : it was a time of favour and 
humiliation for the Lord's goodnefs, which 
endureth for ever ! how matchlefs is his kind- 
nefs to the revolting children, driving to aroufe 
them from their beds of eafe, for he willeth 
not the death of a fmner, but that all fhould 
return, repent, and live. On the 10th, went 
in the evening to Garrirone, twelve miles, and 
attended their week-day meeting : I was filent, 
and as to myfelf, could feel but little true life 
of religion. We returned again to Clonmell, 
and flaid over their province (fix weeks) meet-* 
ing, held the 14th and 15th inftant. Here 
we met with our dear friend William Matthews, 
from America, on a religous vifit. 

From Clonmell we proceeded towards Cork, 
but took Garrirone meeting again in our way, 
which was more open than before. We ar- 
rived at our worthy friend Samuel Neal's, the 
1 9th, about a mile from Cork : my companion 
being unwell, did not go with me ; it was a 
comfortable filent meeting. The 2 2d, being 
firft-day, we both attended meeting, and I 
truft,_ were enabled to labour honeftly accord- 
ing to our meafure. In the evening we had a 
feafon of retirement at our before-mentioned 
friend's houfe : it was the ufual pra&ice on 
thofe days, in his family, where many young 



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people reforted inftead of fpending their time 
unprofitably. The next day I felt a draft to 
go to Bandon, about twelve miles ; and as my 
companion continued unwell, Mary Davis (a 
young woman from England on a villi to her 
friends) went with me, and many other 
friends : public notice was given to the town's 
people, and the meeting began towards even- 
ing, and was pretty large, but a hard time of 
labour, the minds of the people feeming un- 
fettled. We got back to Cork next day fea- 
fonably for meeting. 

2d mo. 26th, proceeded for Yaughall, about 
twenty-four miles, and had a meeting there 
the day following; it was to me a precious 
time, but I defire ever to efteem myfelf as poor 
and empty, giving the praife to the Lord to 
whom it is due, and not to man. We got 
back again to Cork, and fpent firft-day pretty 
much as the former. Second-day being the 
firfl of the 3d month, called on a few Friends 
in the city that were confined to their houfes ; 
Samuel Neal accompanied and was a ftrength. 
to us. The next morning we went to meet- 
ing, where I was defirous of doing no harm, 
and through fear fat the meeting filent ; but 
after the men and women feparated, it being 
their three weeks meeting for difcipline, I was 
largely engaged in teftimony, and the Lord 
was pleafed to water his heritage, to the com- 
fort of my drooping fpirit. We dined at 
Richard Abel's, and had a little fitting in the 



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family, and then came back to our lodgings. 
The next day we fpent at Samuel Neal's, where 
fome Friends came in the evening, and we had 
a comfortable time together. 

The next morning we took leave of our 
kind friends, and attended by our guides, rode 
twenty-eight miles and lodged at CharlevilL 
The day following, got to Thomas Mark's, 
and had a little fitting that evening in the 
family. On the 7th of 3d month, made an 
agreeable vifit to a young woman who was 
fick ; but in a comfortable frame of mind : be- 
ing firfl of the week attended both meetings, 
which for the moft part were laborious, al- 
though the beft help was mercifully near, and 
gave frefh ability to difcharge what lay on my 
mind, which together with a favoured open 
opportunity, in the family that evening, I hope 
will not foon be forgotten, At this city we 
parted with Jofeph Hatten, who accompanied 
us to every meeting in the province of Munfter, 
except Waterford ; he returned home to Cork, 
and we proceeded towards Roffcrea, and rode 
thirty-four miles to the houfe of John Pirn. 

3d month 9th, had a meeting at Roffcrea ; 
my companion was much favoured, and the 
meeting ended well. 10th. we went to the 
houfe of John Wily, about eight miles diftant, 
and had a religious opportunity in the family. 
It is pleafant to be faithful, and I rejoice when 
there is no caufe of reproof; but had rather 
there may be a fingirig of praifes for the many 



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deliverances afforded us, for had not the Lord 
taken fome of us, as by the hand, what would 
have been our portion. 

3d month uth, we had a meeting at Rul- 
linellmore and Birr. On the 14th attended 
a meeting at Nockballimar, and went to 
Elizabeth Warpool's, and had a comfortable 
time in the family : after I got to bed, the 
enemy of my fouPs happinefs was ready to 
overwhelm me, but my good Matter did mar- 
velloufly fhew me, that in his word of truth 
there is fafety for ever ; bleffed be his holy 
name ! The next day being firft of the week, 
We went to Montrath, where truth owned us. 
Thence we went to Mount Melick, had a 
meeting, and fitting in a family. Then to 
Tullamore, had a meeting at Jofeph Manlip's, 
and lodged at Moat ; I was unwell, but the 
Lord was good, and comforted me beyond 
vhat I can relate, with fuch peace of mind and 
•elignation of will, that it made all things eafy, 
,s David faid, " the Lord made my bed in fick- 
:efs." 2 1 ft, we went to meeting at Moat, 
joth morning and afternoon, it was trying, 
nd religion low ; but I hope truth is gaining 
;round. Thence to Ballymurry, had. a meet- 
fig, and returned to Moat on the 23d, where 
was much unwell, and brought to a clofe 
rarching of heart, which made me more wil- 
.ng to give up to truth's openings : I believe 
i was for the confirmation of my faith, being 
a a doubtful (late, ready to fink below hope j 



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the hand of afHi&ion is often turned upon us 
for good. We attended the week-day meeting 
at Moat, and fome opennefs appeared ; yet for 
the mod part darkneis fo covered the meeting, 
that it was hard to get down to the fpring of 
life. 

My health getting better, we went to meeting 
at Edenderry, and a precious watering feafon 
it proved, tQ the comforting of the weary fouls, 
and I hope to the awakening of the lukewarm, 
and ftirring up the youth ; I defire to be hum- 
bly thankful and give the Lord the glory. We 
went to Sarah Neal's, and had a good meet- 
ing ; my companion was much favoured : we 
had alfo_a comfortable fitting in the widow S* 
Neat's family. From thence to Ballitore to the 
houfe of Richard Shackleton, and had a meet- 
ing in this place ; then to Athy, Caflle Dermot, 
Carlow, New-Rox, and had meetings. 

4th month 4th, was at a firft-day meeting at 
Horetown, from thence to Wexford and 
Ranburn Mills, where w 7 e had a meeting, and 
a good time, moftly filent ; here my mind was 
comforted. We got to Cooladine, and had a 
meeting ; I was filent., but inwardly comforted 
in believing the Lord would teach his people 
himfelf. Then to Ballington, where I thought 
truth reigned and gained the victory ; but I 
Was favoured to fee the danger of being lifted 
up. At our firfl landing, the -fpring of the 
gofpel flowed freely, and defires w 7 ere raifed 
that I might know the proper time of flopping, 

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and be preferved from running before my 
guide, and kindling a falfe fire among the 
people, nth was at meeting at Ballincane ; 
13th got to the houfe of Jofeph Williams, in 
Dublin. 14th went to meeting there, and 
met with William Matthews to our comfort. 
15th employed our time in writing and vifiting 
fome fick Friends. 16th attended meeting : 
I faw my unfimefs for lb great a work as pro- 
moting the glorious caufe of truth on earth ; 
but the divine arm was underneath for my 
fupport. — -Staid to their firfUday meetings. On 
the 1 9th and 20th went to Stramore, where we 
tarried until the 25th attending divers meetings, 
alfo their quarterly meeting, in fome of which 
truth prevailed, to the tendering many minds ; 
here we met with John Pemberton, who had 
felt a concern to have fome meetings with thofe 
not of our fociety ; myfelf and companion felt 
a liberty to go with him, and a precious feafon 
it was, and the people were civil. We went 
ro the jail, and found a confiderable number of 
prifoners, three of whom were under fentence 
of death. In the evening had a meeting with 
the Prefbyterians in their houfe, and returned 
to lodging at Deborah Chrifty's. 

From thence, after attending feveral meet- 
ings, we returned to Dublin, and were at their 
week-day meeting, and at the meeting of 
minifters and elders, preceding their half-year's 
meeting. After which had an open time at a 
Friend's houfe, and returned to our lodgings 



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at Jofeph Williams's, where we had a com* 
fortable opportunity. 4th and 5th were meet- 
ings for difcipline, wherein I deiired to dwell 
near to that which would preferve me from 
doing any harm to the leail babe in the flock 
or family. I thought the lafl: a folid meeting, 
and ended well. After continuing in this city 
and attending divers meetings adjacent, where- 
in, though often tried and deeply exercifed, 
which caufed me to go mourning on my way ; 
yet at feafons, the Shepherd of Ifrael was 
pleafed to arife for our help, to turn the water 
into wine. Oh ! the many bl'effings that are 
beftowed upon me, for fuch was my peace that 
neither florins within or without, could affeft 
me, as my dependance was upon the Lord 
alone, who through every difficult path makes 
way for his little ones. 

We embarked on board the Prince of Orange, 
Captain Pofon 5 for Liverpool, where we landed 
the 22d of the 5th mo. after a pleafant paflage, 
having the company of a confiderable number 
of Friends bound to London yearly meeting ; 
attended their firfl-day meeting on the 23d, 
end on fecond-day fet out in a ilage-coach for 
London, having William Matthews with us ; 
and arrived there on the 27th, lodged at John 
Lifter's, went to Gracechurch-ftreet meeting, 
which was very large j after which heard that 
our dear friends Thomas Rofs, Samuel Emlen, 
Mehitable Jenkins, Rebecca Jones, George 
Diliwyn, and wife, had arrived. Attended the. 

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meeting of minifters and elders, and was again 
at Gracechurch-ftreet , but forrow of heart 
"was my portion, and fuch was my heavinefs 
that I kept no account from the laft day of the 
5th month tiiisil the 10th of the 6th month ; 
but I hope to learn patience. Attended Tot- 
tenham meeting, and returned to the city, 
from whence I went with our friend M. 
Jenkins, on the 13th, to Wellingborough, and 
{laid to two meetings there, which were open 
uniting feafons. From thence to Leicefter, 
Lafsborough and Nottingham, where I lodged 
, at J. Storer's, who has been twice in our land. 
Thence to Mansfield, Chefterfield and Sheffield, 
mod of which w r ere feafons of refrefhment. 
21ft fet out for Ackworth, and lodged there. 
From thence to York, and lodged at William 
Tuke's ; here we met with Nicholas Wain, 
and attended their quarterly meeting, wherein 
many truths were opened to our fatisfa&ion ; 
Nicholas was much favoured in teitimony, 
which was caufe of thankfulnefs to our great 
Mafter. Oh ! may we be kept in a watchful 
ftate, humbly dependant on him. Attended 
a marriage at Thornton in the Clay, and was 
at their firii-day meetings, the firft an open 
favoured time; returned to York, attended 
one meeting, and from thence went to Thirik, 
Northallerton, Darlington, and to a quarterly 
meeting at Durham, which proved fatisfactory 
to me. From thence to Sutherland and North 
Shields. My fpirit became much e^ercifed to 



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v 

go to London, and I defire to be faithful to 
divine requirings. 

The 1 ith of 7th mo. attended a meeting at 
Newcaftle upon Tyne, to fatisfaction. Next 
morning parted with my companion Mehitable 
Jenkins and I returned to York, and attended 1 , 
a meeting there, wherein I was delirous to be 
made as clay in the hand of the potter, wil- 
ling. to be faihioned as the great Mailer would 
have me to be. From this place, in company 
\vith Ann Awmack, I took coach for London, 
and arrived there the 17th, where I continued' 
until the a*d of the 8th mo. attending the 
feveral meetings in that city ; but moflly that 
of Gracechurch-ftreet, where I -was made wil- 
ling to bow the knee in reverent fupplication, 
and could fey, that for the fpirit of heavinefs 
I had the garment of praife, and the oil of joy 
for mourning. Then I returned to my lodg- 
ings, rejoicing and healed: oh", what care 
there needs on every hand, to keep an eye 
fingle to the pointings of truth, that we may 
know the right place to (top, -as well as that 
of going fcrth ; but for the many deliverances 
and prefervations I have experienced, I defire 
to give God the glory, and may he be gra- 
cioufly pleafed to arife for my help, to make 
bare his arm for my fuppcrt, for I defire to 
trull in no other helper but him, on whom my 
ialvation depends. Oh, that I may. bring no 
difhonour on the precious caufe of truth, for 
L can fay, without deception, this is what I 

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long for — for the life is more than meat, and 
the body more than raiment; may I patiently 
endure the crofs, and not call it grievous, but 
delight in baptifms, for they humble the foul, 
and keep it low by the ftill waters, where I may 
hear the Lord's voice intelligibly fpeak, to do 
this and live: I can fay the Lord is good to all 
them that feek him, bleffed be his name. I de- 
fire to ferve him in all his requirings, for indeed 
it is worth coming over the ocean for; they 
that forfake all, are to receive in this wdrld an 
hundred fold, and in that which is to come, 
eternal life; may I. therefore keep a fteady eye 
to the Great Helper, for it is of his mercy that 
we are preferved. 

On the 2/d of 8th month, in company with 
feveral Friends, fet out for Uxbridge, and had 
a precious meeting there, my poor foul being 
greatly comforted in beholding the condefcen- 
iion of the Lord to fo poor and unworthy a 
creature; may I be truly given up to do his will 
without referve, labouring in the ability af- 
forded, in remembrance of his mercy to my 
foul; to perfuade mankind to turn to the Great 
Healer of men, and be healed of their infirmi- 
ties. My mind was much affe&ed this after- 
noon at parting with our friend John Townfend, 
•who has been w r ith us, and as a tender father 
to me. We vifited two Friends who had been 
unwell, and had a comfortable opportunity. 
The day ended to my fatisfa&ion; bleffed be 
his name who ftill continues to be the help of 



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his people. From thence we went to Rich- 
manfworth, where the meeting is held at a 
widow's houfe, and we were mercifully fup- 
ported, and carried through welli oh. that I 
may dwell near that good hand that is able to 
deliver and help in every needful time. From 
thence to Staines, Windfor, Maidenhead, Amer-. 
fham, Chefham, Wickham, Henley, Shilling-, 
ford, Aylefbury, Hogfty, Sherington, Nafti,. 
Jackmore, Sibford, Hooknorton, Adderbury,. 
South Newton,. Banbury and Shipton; moft of 
which were open tendering meetings, which L 
hope to be humbly thankful to the Lord for;, 
it has been a clofe baptizing feafon, which dip- 
ped my foul into great doubts and fufpicions of 
my commiffion ; tire jealoufy I felt, left any thing 
of felf fhould be fuffercd to arife, and the folici- 
tude that I might be healed from all my infir- 
mities, that I might be preferved on every hand, 
neither giving way to the difcouragements which 
my enemy is often prefenting, to prevent me 
from doing my duty, or to be exalted" when 
favoured to perform what is required acceptably 
to my fellow-creatures, the praife of man, as 
well as the fear, having a fnare with it: my 
cup overflows in feeing the care of the Lord ta 
me at this time, more than I can exprefs; when 
I began I felt fo low that I could fcarcely write 
the account of the meetings, but I am brought 
once more to fpeak of his goodnefs. 

9th month, 1 2th, went to Shipton, and at- 
tended a feleft meeting in the afternoon, and a 



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circular meeting held at that place; my foal 
was bowed in humble thankfulnefs, as at the 
gate of Divine Wifdom, for his great condefcen- 
fion, having been favoured once more to praifc 
his excellent name, as on the banks of deliver- 
ance, after a feafon of trial.- From thence at- 
tended meetings at Beccles, Radway, VVarwick, 
Hartlhill, Polefworth and Hinckky; fome of 
which were favouredfeafons, with divers oppor- 
tunities wc had in Friends' families. 23d, rode 
fourteen miles to Leicefter, and was fo overcome 
that I apprehended I fliculd be fick, but fo far 
recovered as to attend the feleft meeting, and 
the next day their quarterly meeting. 25th, 
returned to London, attended the morning 
meeting, and met my beloved friends Thomas 
Rofs, Samuel Emlen and George Dillwyn, 
greatly to my comfort, having divers refre(hing 
feafons with them in this place. 

9th month, 26th, firft-day of the week, at- 
tended a meeting at Coventry, which was a pro- 
fitable feafon to me. Went in the evening to a: 
feleft meeting at Warwick, and the next day to 
their quarterly meeting, which proved a tender- 
ing. opportunity; after which went to Shipton, . 
Long Compton, and Chippington, and vifited 
fome families in this town, wherein f thought 
the little ftreams increafed to broad rivers, and I 
retired to bed with an humble fenfe of my own 
weakneffes, and the manifold mercies of him who 
knows bell how to deal with his poor creatures, 
and has fhewed me, that my dipping and proving 



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feafons are only to prepare me for his own 
bleffed work; may I therefore bow in humble 
fubmiffion, to every difpenfation he may be 
pleafed to allot, though the floods of difcourage- ' 
ment may at feafons rife high. From thence 
went to Campden and Evefham, attended the 
feleft quarterly meeting, and I hope truth did 
not lofe ground. I felt a neceffity to make a 
flop in this place, and vifit the families, which 
though much in the crofs, I fubmitted to, and 
found great peace. 10th month, 10th, at- 
tended meeting again at this place ; and feeling 
at liberty, went to Cirencefter, and on the 12th 
had a meeting. From thence to Cheltenham, 
Painfwick, Nailfworth, Sedbury, Thornbury, 
Ovelftone, French Hay and Briftol, and roth 
month, 23d, vifited a few families of Friends* 
Some of the above named meetings were fa- 
voured feafons, and my foul was often folaced 
with the fweet incomes of divine love, for obe- 
dience to his requirings, though the enemy of 
my foul was fuffered to buffet and call down, 
which I have believed was to keep me humble, 
that no felf exaltation might arife, and fruftrate 
the work which Infinite Wifdom hath feen meet 
to appoint: and O! that all thofe who are tra- 
velling in the fame way 5 may put their whole 
truft and confidence in him, the never failing 
helper of his people, not giving way on the 
right hand, or on the left; but watch with all 
diligence, that fo they may be preferved in an 
humble dependence upon the Lord alone, who. 



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can make a way for his ranfomed ones, where 
no way appears; for furely, I fhould have funk 
had not he many times made bare his arm for 
my help; bleffed and magnified be his adorable 
name. Staid feveral meetings at BriftoK, from, 
thence went to Kingfwefton, returned to Briftol, 
and on the 31ft of 10th month went to Clarum 
meeting, and had a precious parting opportu- 
nity, with divers dear Friends, who gave us 
their company from Briftol; {laid at their 
monthly meeting the next day, then went to 
Sidcoll, Bridgewater, Taunton, Milverton and 
Minehead; the lad is a folitary fpot, but two 
members of our fociety in the place, except 
Robert Davis's family ; I felt much concern 
for tjiem, but hope both meetings were favoured 
with divine aid, and next morning had a com- 
fortable opportunity at parting. 

nth month, 19th, attended a meeting 
at Willington. From thence to Uffculme, 
Collumpton, Exeter, Newton and Kinglbridge,, 
and vifited about twelve families of Friends. — 
Firft of the week, 2.1ft of 1 ith month, went to 
meeting at Plymouth, and to one that evening 
at Loe; from thence to Germans, Leikeard, 
Auftell, MeragifTey, Penrin, Falmouth, Landf- 
end, Marazion, -and Redruth; here we refted 
one day with our kind friends William and 
Katherine Phillips; and then proceeded to 
Truro and Wadebridge, and after two days 
journey reached Wellington, 12th of 12th, mo. 
and had a precious meeting in filencp,! thought. 



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as much fo as ever I was fcnfible of. Proceeded 
to Taunton monthly meeting ; from theirce to 
Bridgewater quarterly meeting, and to Ilminfter, 
Yeoval, Petherton, Grenton, Glaftonbury, 
Hallfrow, Chewmagre, Poterhead and Briftol. 
lfl month, 2d, 1785, was too unwell to attend 
their firft-day meeting, and was confined feveral 
days ; but was greatly favoured with a contented 
mind, witneiling hard things to be made eafy, 
and bitter things fweet. ift month, 9th, being 
pretty well recovered, attended divers meetings 
in that place, one of which was among the pri- 
soners; the prieft feemed kindly difpofed towards 
us, and thanked us for our vifit to thofe con- 
fined people, that had broken the law both of 
God and man: he dined with us and converfed 
on religious fubje&s, by which we found he 
was concerned to have a fchool for the educa- 
tion of poor children; believing that if there 
was more labour that way, it would be a means 
of preferving many from grofs evils, by which 
they were often brought to an untimely end — 
deiires were raised in my heart for this man, 
that the Lord might make him a good fhepherd 
over his flock; for if righteoufnefs does but 
prevail, if we can but find the marks of true 
difciplefhip, and feel that there is an intereft ia 
the kingdom of heaven, it matters not what the 
name to religion may be, with him who has 
promifed, " That he will gather all nations, 
and they ffiall come to fee his glory." We alfo 
went to fee the poor people at the work-houfe, 



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which was a favoured feafon. The next day 
attended meeting, which proved a good time* 
for all which favours I defire to be humbly 
thankful, and to lay as with my mouth in the 
dull, acknowledging that it is the Lord's doings 
and marvellous in mine eyes, who has not been 
wanting to perform his gracious promifes tome, 
in a ftrange land. 

Firil-day of the week, 16th of ifi month, went 
to Olverfton meeting and Thornbury, in the 
afternoon ; from thence to Tewkefbury, Wor- 
cefter, Alcefter, Birmingham, Dudley, Stour- 
bridge, Tamworth, Uttoxeter, Stafford, Leek, 
Macclesfield, Stocpdrt, Morley, Middlewich, 
Frandley, Newton, Sutton, Chefter, Nampt- 
wich, and New- Dale, and ift of week, ad month 
27th, were at Old-Dale, and lodged at Samuel 
Darby's; Ab : ah Darby, their ancient mother, a 
valuable woman, was poorly. Many of the above 
named meetings were open favoured feafons, 
though deep baptifms, and poverty were often 
allotted ; yet I have abundant caufe to bow low, 
in thankful acknowledgment unto him, who 
hath indeed dealt bountifully with me, though 
I have, at times, feared I fliould take my flight 
as on the Sabbath-day. Tarried at Dale feve- 
ral days, attending meetings, and vifiting fome 
who were fick and advanced in age; it was 
hard parting with fome in this place, for whom 
I felt very defirous, that they might be gathered 
*o the fountain and fource of eternal excellency; 
that fo they may witnefs prefervation through 



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(he tribulated path, which the righteous in alt 
generations have had to walk in. Went from 
thence to Shrewsbury, where we had a precious 
feafon, and after the meeting an uniting oppor- 
tunity: then parted with Deborah Darby, a 
iweet fpirited woman, to whom my heart was 
nearly united. Went to Leominfter, and on 
the firft-day of the week, 13th of 3d month, 
attended meeting, and it proved a laborious day. 
From thence to Almely, Broomyard, Rofs, 
Pontipool, and Cardiff, at which lafl there were 
but two members; but a number of people 
came in, and we had a good meeting. We had 
the company of Jofeph Coal with us, who hav- 
ing a gift in the miniftry, was a true helper to 
me. Was at a meeting at Swanfey, which wa§ 
an open feafon. At dinner my mouth was 
opened in Amplication* for yielding obedience 
thereunto, though often greatly in the crofs, 
my mind was replenished with inward joy, re- 
warding me for leaving; all to follow him. 
After attending a meeting at Neath, ki oft' for 
Haverford Weft, were at their firft-day meet- 
ing, 27th of 3d month, and refting one dajj, 
rode to Carmarthen, and had a meeting in the 
evening, which was very large, and I enjoyed 
great peace of mind: as my trials were great, 
fo was my peace, for it flowed like a river. 
From thence to New-Houfe, Pales, and 
Llanidlos ; at this laft place I was much exer- 
cifed about having a public meeting, and gave 
upfo far as to impart it to my companion, wh® 

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manifefted her unity, and we had one with 
Friends in the forenoon, and another in the 
evening in the town-hall; after which went to 
Yfkirgoch, and from thence rode over the high 
mountain, lodged at an inn, and was much ex- 
ercifed on account of having a meeting here, 
the people not underftanding Englifli, I left the 
place heavily, and went to Tythun-y-Garreg, 
and lodged at Dorothy Owen's, a valuable 
Friend, and fat with the few Friends there. 
Then refted one day, wherein my mind was 
deeply affe&ed with an apprehenfion that I 
mult fubmit to have fome meetings with thofe 
not of our fociety ; and I felt the woe, if I gave 
not up thereto, and was brought into a great 
ftrait, as I could not fpeak their language, and 
had no interpreter; but while fitting under 
this exercife, a perfon knocked at the door, and 
it fprang in my heart there is one come for my 
relief, and fo it proved to my furprife, it being 
John Lewis; thus again the Almighty made 
way for me, to my humbling admiration, praifcd 
be his name. 

Attended a meeting at Tythun-y-Garreg in 
the forenoon, and one in the afternoon at 
Dallygelly; next day at Llwyndu: from thence 
to Barmouth and Bola. In going to fome of 
thofe places we rode by the fea-fide on one 
hand, and a mountain on the other, which 
looked awful, for had our horfes taken fright, 
wx fliould have been in great danger; but the 
Lord was our preferver and we got well through, 



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which caufed me to rejoice in fear, and to be 
glad with trembling. Returned to Dollvgelly, 
where we viiited the prifoners; one man was 
under condemnation to be executed in about 
two weeks — O, that mankind would take 
warning by fuch affefting inftances, and turn 
from the evil of their ways. We went to 
Manhunluth, where was a quarterly meeting 
to be held at an inn, there being no Friends at 
that place; we had a public meeting in the. 
town-hall. From thence went to Aberhurft, to 
the Welch yearly meeting, which was large, 
and an exercife was again revived in my mind, 
to have feme meetings with thofe of other fo- 
cieties; accordingly we had one appointed at 
Mahunluth in the town-hall, at Kennys, Dinaf- 
mouthy, and Llonbremain, all held in the ftreet, 
and proved good open opportunities. Lodged 
at an inn, where the people were very tender 
and loving. We alfo had meetings at Rayador, 
Baile, Llandovery, Brecknock, Llanelly, Pon- 
ttpool and Abergavenny; mod: of which were 
held at inns or public buildings, and were to 
fatisfaction. 

5th month 8th, were at their meetings at 
Rofs, it being firft-day, from thence rode thirty 
miles to Cirencefter; the next day forty miles 
to Shillingford, and fourteen next morning to 
a meeting at Hinby. Got to Staines that even- 
ing, and heard that our friends S. Emlen, 
G. Diilwyn, and C. Phillips were got to town. 
The next day, attended meeting at Staines j after 

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which rode eighteen miles to London, and went 
to our old lodgings at JohnTownfend's; attended 
Grace-church-flreet meeting; and on the day 
following, which was feventh-day, was the 
'feleft yearly meeting, and there I met our 
American friends T. Rofs, J. Pemberton, 
M. Jenkins, ■ W. Matthews, R. Jones and 
R. Wright; attended the feveral fittings cf the 
'firft yearly meeting of women Friends held in 
this nation, forne of which "were favoured fea- 
fons. 2 2d of 5th month, I attended the firft- 
day meetings, but was under a great weight of 
Ibirit, my tongue is not able to exprefs it to the 
full; but the Lord is good, in that he has not 
laid upon me more than he will enable me to" go 
through, although I had allnoft given out, and 
thought I could go on no longer; but he has 
been fufhcient for the day of my trials, through 
good report and evil report, he has upheld me. 
Oh, how I deiire to dwell near that good hand, 
that has been fo kind to me, who has not cut me 
off in his anger, but has dealt as a tender father, 
in watching my.Jleps, and when I have gone too 
fait, how he has humbled my foul, and caufed 
me to ftand ftill to feek renewed ftrength. After 
attending the morning meeting of minifters and 
elders, to much comfort, I was- at ir:id-weelc 
meeting, when my mouth was opened, in a few 
v/ords 5 bur I was foon dipt into deep baptifms, 
which made me look well to my ways, and had 
ftrong deiires that the Lord would keep my 
body under fubje&ion, left while I was fpeaking 



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to others, I myfelf fhould become a caft away. 
Attended divers meetings whilft in the city, and 
one at the work-houfe, where were our dear 
friends T. Rofs and R. Jones, which was to 
mutual comfort, and we had a tendering feafon 
together; may the Lord have the prkife of his 
own works. 

6th month 2d, we left London for Ipfwich,, 
and on the .5th attended their firft-day meeting; 
from thence to a quarterly meeting held at 
Woodbridge: I thought them favoured feafons, 
and that the good wine was handed to the re- 
freshment of our drooping minds, and fweet was 
the reward of peace that flowed into my heart. 
Had a public meeting at this place, where I fek 
my fpirit largely opened, in the love of our hea- . 
venly Father extended towards all his crea- 
tures, and went away rejoicing; may the praife 
and the honour be afcribed to him, unto whom 
alone it is due. After this, attended meetings 
at Needham, Difs and Norwich, at which place 
was a yearly and quarterly meeting held, which 
I thought much favoured: here I met Nicholas 
Wain and Rebecca Wright. I was concerned 
to vifit the prifoners, and hope not to forget 
the tendering efFeft it had on my mind, to fee fo 
many of our fellow creatures under fentence 
of death for murder and robberv. 

13th of 6th month, left Norwich,. and parted 
with my companion Margaret Shiliito, who had 
fliown me great kindnefs, as had Edmund 
Peckover and his wife and children: Elizabeth 

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fcandler took her place, and we had meetings at 
Swaffham, Wilbich, Gidray (and had a precious, 
meeting with but about live perfons, two of 
whom were members.) Went to Spalding, 
Gainfborough and Thorn: here I met with 
Thomas Rofs and John Pemberton, and had: 
an evening meeting, which was to fatisfa&ion,. 
as were mod of the others; may my foul bow 
in humble acknowledgment to the Father of all 
our mercies, and give him the praife unto whom 
it is due. Next day went to York, attended 
their quarterly meeting, and went to the prifon 
with J. Pemberton; it was an humbling fight 
to fee fo many men in chains ; there were fome 
who looked to be under twenty years of age; 
we fpeaking of their youth, one anfwered us 
cheerfully, there were fome executed much 
younger than they were; how forrowful to be- 
hold fuch a ftate of hardnefs, w r hereby they 
could make fo light of death: they thanked us 
for our vifit, and I returned with peace of mind- 
From thence we went to Darlington and 
Durham quarterly meeting, and had a public 
meeting one evening in. this place for the town's 
people and fcldiers; all which was to our fatif- 
faftion ; may the Lord have the praife of his 
own works, and our own honour be laid as in 
the duft. From thence attended meetings a£ 
Stockton, Sunderland* North Shields, Tin- 
mouth,. Newcaftle,. Beltingham, and one in a 
barn at Ovington : they were tendering feafons, 
and my heart was filled with peace 3 it is the 



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Lord alone that can help me ; he made me wil- 
ling to rake up the crofs,ana appoint a meeting 
where there were no Friends, and mercifully 
fupported and carried me through, I hope to 
his own honour. At Sunderland, we lodged 
at Elizabeth Ogden's, who had lately buried a 
very deiirable daughter; I had a little know- 
ledge of her, and was much affected when I 
heard of her death, (he was about twenty-three 
years of age, had a precious gift in the miniftry, 
and was the only one in the public line that 
belonged to that meeting, in which fhe was 
much miffed: but her heavenly Father knew 
what was bed for her, and fhe has undoubtedly 
gone well, and is taken from a fcene of conflict 
and trial. 

17th of 7th month, attended Newcaftle meet- 
ings, both of which were favoured feafons, but 
the pure life is exceeding low: I defire not to 
complain, though my leanneis is great, but to 
learn in ail lunations to be content, to reioice in 
fear, and to come before the Lord with trem- 
bling; for when he is pleated to arife he can 
make a way where there appears to be no war, 
even through the deeps; blefled be his name! 
Here I was taken il!, and continued fo about 
ten days, that I knew but little; after which, 
I gradually recovered, my mind at feafons en- 
joyed fweet quietude and relignation to the di- 
vine will. 8th month, 9th, I was io far re- 
covered as to ride out, and my phyfician and 
friends advifed my going into the country, for 



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the benefit of the air, which I complied with, 
though I felt fome reluftance to it, and went to 
William and Ann King's who were kind and 
loving to me; and was a^ain taken ill, and 
continued fo for two weeks, that I Was doubtful 
of my recovery, but was mercifully fupported 
in this feafon of trial. I was confined, except 
riding out to take the air, from the 17th of 7th 
month to the nth of 9th month, when I was 
favoured to be fo far reftored as to attend meet- 
ing, and felt fomething to arife in my mind, and 
flood up to communicate it, but feeling unable, 
I again took my feat ; my dear companion arofe 
foon with the fubjeft, and the very fame ex- 
preffions that 1 had felt, revived ; I thought her 
much favoured, and mention it as a matter 
worthy of commemoration, as it fhews not only 
the near connexion there is with the true la- 
bourers, but the all-fufficiency of him who puts 
them forth and goes before them : after which, 
I parted with my dear friends, they having been 
made very near to me, divers of whom had been 
very kind in vifiting and caring for me, during 
my confinement: may the Lord reward them, 
for it was his doings, and my fpiritis overcome 
with his goodnefs and mercy to fo poor a crea> 
ture. 

We now began: to think of moving forward, 
and my friends propofed our taking fhort ftages, 
confidering my weakeefs; but it was marvellous 
how faft I was favoured to recover, and how my 
good Mailer increafed my outward ftrength y 



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we accordingly attended their week-day meeting 
at Shields, which was a favoured feafon, and on 
the 19th of 9th month, it being firft-day, was 
at two meetings at Sunderland. From thence 
to Durham, Bifhop, Aukland, Staintho-rp, 
Lartington and Darlington; I have been thre^ 
times at this place, and have heretofore been 
much fhiit up, but have felt the goodnefs of 
God to my foul this day, may I full live to praife 
and adore him, Viiited a man who was low in 
mind, and found him in a lamb-like ftate ; alfo 
divers individuals who were confined by ficknefs, 
and had refrefning opportunities with them, to 
the comforting of our ibuls. From thence went 
to Thirik, lodged at Mary Alerby's, who was 
not at home, but has hopeful children; we had 
a precious opportunity with our friends, who 
came in to fee us; Next day reached York, and 
attended their felect quarterly meeting where 
many things were opened and fpoke to, and it 
would be well if they were put in practice, for 
it is the doing of the law that will render us ac- 
ceptable: I was favoured with peace after the 
meeting was over. Attended their firil-day 
meeting at York, and fat with the fcholars in 
the evening at William Tuke's; went to our 
kind friend Lindley Murray's to lodge, who 
went with us the next day niae miles to Tad- 
cafter; his converfation was reviving to my 
fpirits, and the parting with him and his wife 
was trying to us. We had a precious meeting 
at Thomas Clifford's, Next day ipe::: 



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morning in writing, after which attended ti 
meeting at Leeds, and was there on firft-day, 
9th of 10th month ; after which I felt peace- 
ful, and that is better than the praife of men. 
From thence to Wakefield, Burton, Warmf- 
worth, Ackworth, and on firft-day, 16th of 
10th month, attended Pontefraft meeting, and 
returned to Ackwonh — vifited the fchool which 
is kept for Friends children; they had upwards 
of three hundred boys and girls ; the teachers 
appeared to be folid, and religioufly engaged. 
I thought it a favoured vifit, and my heart 
was made glad in the leadings forth of the 
Lord. We returned to Leeds, and lodged at 
John Jewitt's ^ here we remained feveral days, 
my companion being poorly ; I attended their 
week-day and firfl-day meetings, one burial^ 
and fpent part of my time 111 writing home 5 
and have thought there was no caufe to com- 
plain, but to be thankful, for if my companion 
had not been detained on account of her 
health, we might probably, by travelling pretty 
conftantly, have gone further than my ftrength 
would have borne, not being quite recovered 
from my illnefs. Our friends here were very 
kind ; we had many tendering feafons in fami- 
lies ; but fear often attended me, left I fliould 
go too faft or tarry too long behind, and herein 
is the kindnefs cf my good Matter manifested, 
by reviving thefe things often in my mind, to 
keep me in an humble watchful' ftate, where 
alone is true fafety. My dear companion 



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thinking herfelf able to travel from Leeds, we 
attended a meeting at Brighoufe, and fhe bore 
it better than I expected ; had a comfortable 
fitting in the family, and the next afternoon, 
fome friends coming to fee us, we had a ten- 
dering feafon together. 

Firft of the week, 30th of 1 oth month, rode 
four miles to Paddock meeting ; our good 
Mailer was near, and remembered the low 
eflate of his handmaid* And fo to Highflats 
and Lumbroyd ; from thence to Huthersfield, 
Rufhworth, Halifax, Bradford, and Gilder- 
fome, and returned to -Leeds; my companion 
having a child at fcliool in this place, it feemed 
moft iuitable for us to refrelh ourfefves a little, 
and (he having fome thoughts of leaving me, 
it was a great trial, for our fpirits were united 
together, and we drew as in one yoke ; fhe, 
however, went with me to Knairfborough, on 
the 13th of the nth month. I alio attended 
Darkre meeting (fhe being too unwell to go 
with me) and for a feafon fat in great poverty 
of fpirit ; but a little matter revived in my 
mind, and we had a tendering feafon ; after 
which thought bed to return to Leeds, my 
companion continuing poorly, and here we 
parted in gofpel love. The Lord looked down 
upon me, and engaged the heart of another 
dear friend to go with me, whofe name was 
Phebe Blakes ; we rode eight miles, and flop- 
ped at an inn, where I was enabled to open 
my mouth ia fupplication at the table, which 



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was very (hiking to the landlady ; I went away 
in peace. The next day attended a meeting 
at Selby, and had caufe to believe that our 
Matter had joined us together, bleffed our un- 
dertaking, and favoured us with a good meeting. 
From Selby went to Bottinwith, and had a 
meeting where we lodged ; and at Skipton, at 
our friend John Raleigh's : here I was favour- 
ed to fee the need of continual watchfulnefs, 
for having obtained relief from the deep weight 
that attended my mind on my firft coming into 
this country, I was defirous that I might be 
preferved from errors, for I faw the danger 
both on the right and left "hand : thefe feafons- 
of proving, keep the mind low ancLio>a folia- 
tion to receive divine imprefiions, but of late I 
have felt as a fpring fhut up, a fountain fealed ; 
but hope patiently to wait the Lord's time, 
who when he pleafes will water his heritage, 
and caufe it to grow and bring forth fruit to 
the honour of his name ; my prayer is at times 
raifed, that he may not leave me, one of the 
lead of his labourers-, but that he that hath 
been with me, may continue to be my helper, 
that I through him may overcome the world. 
From Skipton went to North Cove, which was 
at firft trying, but my companion foon kneeled 
and deiired the cloud might be difperfed : fo 
nearly were our fpirits united together, that 
we had great caufe to be encouraged in the 
fervice of our good Matter ; may the praife be 
afcribed unto whom it is due. 



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We went to John Dickafons's, and the next 
day vifited feveral families, and returned to 
Robert Proud's, at Hull ; I with my com- 
panion vifited fome of her acquaintance, amongfc 
whom we had favoured religious opportunities. 
I defire to be kept low, and my mind inward, 
where fafety is, relying upon that arm that 
never fails to help his rightly dependant chil- 
dren ; but oh ! the feelings of the mind when 
fears take hold. The next day we attended 
the monthly meeting, and I thought it ended 
well. Then went to a meeting at Willick, and 
although the fore part was over-fhadowed with 
darknefs, towards the clofe light fprang up. 
We lodged at Peter Herd's. I now began to 
think myfelf releafed from thefe parts. The 
4th of 1 2th month, went to Oilwich meeting, 
then to Hornfea, and the good Mafter was 
near to us, opening cur minds in pure love 
towards the people. From thence to Bridling- 
ton, and at the widow Steven's had a family 
fitting. On our way to Scarborough, we met 
with fome danger by quickfandsj but my heart 
was filled with peace, the fruits of obedience ; 
may the Lord be ever obeyed in all things ; by 
his rod and ftaff hath he upheld me in this 
journey. At this place we met with our kind 
friend Robert Proud ; the meeting I believe 
ended pretty well ; my fpirit was- clofely bap- 
tized. Ihe next day was refreshed, went to 
Whitby, rode over the moors, which are dan- 
gerous, but all was made pleafant to me, for 

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by doing the will of my heavenly Father, hard 
things are made eafy. We went to Caftleton, 
Gifborough and Ayton ; the (late of the latter 
was much fpoken to. After which rode to 
Kawhneft, Rounton, Bifdale, Helmefby, Kirby 
and Button: at times the fountain was. un- 
fealed, and many comforted. I think it worthy 
of obfervation for others' encouragement, that 
at one of thefe meetings, a Friend aged ninety- 
two years, had walked &x miles to attend it j 
he was an approved elder. 

At Pickering we lodged at Roger Hart's, 
my fpirit was depreifed, and fears furrounded 
me ; but I hoped my faith would be again 
ftrengthened to perform the labour which I 
believed I was called to, for the fake of my own 
peace j and my delire is, that he will reward 
all his children, whom he hath made willing 
to leave all that is near and dear, to follow 
him in the way of his holy requirings. The 
ftate of the above meeting was opened to many 
minds. From thence to Malton j the Friends 
of this place were very kind to me, and I truft 
we parted in love. Thence we went to Huby, 
and this being the laft meeting, and the extent 
of the prefent journey, I was defirous it might 
belike the others, for the belt aid had been 
gracioufly near us in this vifit, and it was fo 
on the prefent occafion, to our comfort. From 
that place we returned to Leeds, to their quar- 
terly meeting, where I met many of my be- 
loved _ friends j among whom were Mehitable 



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Jenkins, Rebecca Jones, and John Pemberton. 
The meeting continued three days, and was 
much favoured ; after which we went to Un- 
dercliffs and Bradford meeting ; and on the 
firft-day following, being the 8th of lft month, 
were at Rowdon, which was a feafon of favour, 
and my companion was enabled vocally to fup- 
plicate the Father of our mercies. Next to. 
Olley, Fairfield, Skipton, and Lotherfale. I 
have been defirous' to be wholly given up to 
the will and direction of my heavenly Father ; 
he requires no more of us than he gracioufly 
enables to perform ; and although much weak- 
nefs was mine, and at feafons when nearly 
ready to give out, I may fay that Jordan was 
driven back, and my feet flood firm when all 
her banks were overflowed ; may my foul ever 
adore its God, he holds the winds, and by his 
word governs fea and land. Having a cold, I 
travelled through bodily indifpofition ; but have 
caufe to be thankful that I was enabled to 
continue my journey ; may the Lord carry me 
through to his honour, and to the fatisfaclion 
of my friends, without wounding the leaft 
babe in Chrift ; and it will not matter what 
I undergo, if favoured at laft with the reward 
of peace. Had a religious opportunity with 
the Friend of the houfe, who was fick. 

i ft month 15th, we were at a firft-day meet- 
ing at Sifterforth, and after a fatisfa&ory re- 
ligious opportunity in a family, fet'out on our 
journey, were at Airton and Starbolton, ihefe 

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were pretty open meetings : here we left gut 
carriage and took faddles, and rode up a deep 
mountain, and fo to Ayfgarth, Leybourn and 
Marfham, being firft of the week and 2 2d of 
the month. In going to one of tbefe meetings 
we were overturned, v and my companion a 
little bruifed, but not fo much as we both 
were once before by a fimilar accident. Went 
to Richmond, Swaledale, and on firft-day 29th, 
at Counterfide : next to Grifdale (in Weilmore- 
land) Brigflatt's meeting, and Layeft; much of 
the time it had been rainy. Some of thefe 
meetings were tendering feafons, and through 
mercy at times, obtained the bleffing. Ob, 
may my fpirit bow at the feet of divine wifdom, 
and give the glory to the Lord, from whom 
our ftrength cometh : I have great caufe to 
trnft in his never failing arm, that has thus 
helped me through, and I may fay, I rejoice 
m fear, and ftand, before him with trembling ; 
it is good for me that he has dealt with me in 
this manner. 

5th of 2d month, 1786, firft of the week, 
having met George Dillwyn and wife at Kendal, 
we attended their forenoon meeting ; the meet- 
ing in the afternoon was put off to the fifth 
hour, at the requeft of George Dillwyn, for the 
inhabitants of the town, which proved a 
favoured feafon, and 1 fincerely craved that 
the feed which is fow.ed in this land may bring 
forth fruit and multiply in the hearts of the 
fons and daughters of mem Next day we had 



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a very large public meeting in a fchool-houfe 
at Sedbar, ten miles, where many excellent 
truths were declared : I truft the Lord will 
make up all to me if I wait patiently his time, 
yea feven fold of rewards for all our labours : 
we returned to Rachel Wilfon's with peace. 
I fpent the remainder of the week there, taking 
their week-day meeting, and vifiting the fick 
and aged, in which I found peace of mind, 
praifed be the Lord therefor. The firft-day 
following were at, Wyndermeer in the fore- 
noon, and Kendal in the afternoon, feven miles 
diftant : then we took meetings at Crook, 
Grayrigs, Prefton, Yealand, and Wetherfdale, 
in which my mind was flrengthened in filence, 
as I was favoured to feek for and look to the 
Lord, knowing it to be very profitable for the 
renewal of my ftrength. We thence returned 
to Lancafter, and were at their firft-day meet- 
ing, 19th. Thence attended meetings at 
Wray, Field, Proud, Prefton, Longbridge, 
Standifti, Langtree, Afhton and Bricurfa, and 
coming to Liverpool, was feveral days confined 
there, being much indifpofed, but it pleafed 
Infinite Goodnefs to raife me up again. After 
taking their meeting, firft-day 1 2th of 3d month, 
were at meeting at Panketh in the forenoon, 
and in the afternoon at Warrington, wherein 
I was made willing to fubmit my life and all 
that is within me, to the wife difpofer of all 
things ; my faith was flrengthened, and the 
meeting ended well, and we had a favoured 

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fitting In the evening in a Friend's family, and 
the day following two others in different fami- 
lies of the town ; and then w 7 ent to Manchefter, 
and lodged at John Routh's, where I met with 
Sarah Taylor, his fifter, who has a valuable 
gift in the miniftry ; we had a favoured meet- 
ing there, and my companion' concluded it in 
fupplication. Thence going to Oolhim, we 
were at their meeting, but it beiag a heavy 
fnow ftorm, . the fnow was fo deep w r e could 
not travel for two days. Then going to Long- 
field, my companion thought of leaving me, 
which was a trial, for though I had parted 
with my near connexions, yet I find a united 
companion in a ftrange place, to be near; fhe 
went with me to firft-day meeting at Todmar- 
ton, where we had a good parting feafon. I 
remember when Jonathan and David parted 
they wept until David exceeded, for they loved 
each other, and we parted in love, and not 
becaufe we were tired with each other's com- 
pany, for the longer we were together the 
more I loved her, for fhe was a help-mate to 
me both within and without. On the 20th of 
the 3d month, this my valuable friend and 
companion, Phebe-Blakes, left me; fhe had 
been near four months with me, and it would 
have been very pleafmg if our good Mafter 
had engaged her to have continued with me 
during my flay in this land j but his will be 
done, and all will be well. 

Sarah Sutcliif, a young woman, accompany- 



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ing me, we fet off -on horfeback, and found 
fome difficulty in getting through the fnow- 
banks, but were preferved through dangers, 
and had a bleffed open feafon at Crawiliaw- 
booth ; I hope reverently to bow my fpirit at 
the feet of my Lord, and afcribe all honour to 
him to whom alone it is due. After taking the 
meeting at Bolton, I met with Sarah Reynolds, 
who concluded to accompany me. "We took 
meetings at Edgeworth and Blackburne, which 
were acceptable feafons, and came to Marfden 
much wearied ; and on firfl-day the 26th, had 
a favoured meeting not to be forgotten. Thence 
took meetings at Trawden and Newtown, 
wherein we experienced favour : my mind is at 
times poffeffed with fear, lead I fhould become 
a caft-away in this land, but my good Matter 
knoweth what is beft for me, which is to be 
truly humble, and I hope not to lack in that 
great and necefiary thing, for it is the humble 
that are favoured of the Lord — Oh, that I 
may be led in the meek path of righteoufnefo, 
all the days of my appointed time here. After 
meeting rode twelve miles to Bank, where my 
fpirit felt clofely tried, but I was deiirous to 
be made quite willing to fubmit to every dif- 
penfation. The toffing feas were made ftill 
and I refted, and w T as comforted in beholding 
the good hand, which was near to fo poor a 
creature as I am: but when I reflect on the 
many favours I have received from his boun- 
tiful hand, (for indeed I may fay that I lacked 



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nothing from him,) how fearful I am left I 
fhould not go through this great undertaking 
to the honour of the Lord, and fatisfaction of 
my friends. Firft-day, 2d of 4th month, was 
at meeting at Settle ; next day at Bentham, and 
third-day at Kendal : and fo to the monthly 
meeting at Penrith, which was an humbling 
feafon. After thefe we took meetings at Mor- 
dell, Terril, Mofedale, Caldbeck, Bolton and 
Wigton, fome of which were caufe of much 
thankfulnefs, and I hope to be duly humbled 
under a fenfe of my good Matter's care unto 
me in a foreign land. 

Having been under fome exercife on account 
of a concern I have felt to go into Scotland, 
and being defirous that fome. exercifed brother 
might be concerned to accompany us, to bear 
part in the work, we went to Carlifle, and there 
1 received a letter from John Hall (whofe mo- 
ther, Alice Hall, being on a religious vifit died 
in our land) kindly offering his company to go 
there, and he being a valuable Friend in the 
miniftry, his oifer was very acceptable. The 
next day we had a precious open meeting at 
Carlifle, the day following we attended meet- 
ing at Scotby, and next morning fet out for 
Scotland,, rode thirty-three miles, and lodged 
at an inn : my companion and felf had a feafon 
of deep fearching of heart, and I became re- 
newed in mind to put my truft in the never- 
failing arm of power, and I hope to be more 
and more faithful thereto. Next day, riding 



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thirty-two miles, reached Kelfo ; and the day 
following, being firft-day, 16th of 4th mo. 
3786, were at two meetings there, being the 
firft in Scotland ; they proved opening feafons. 
Second-day rode forty miles to Edinburgh, and > 
had a meeting there next day, and my heart 
was brought to rejoice in much weaknefs, and 
in the fear of the Lord ; during ray ft ay I felt 
fear on every hand, and I found it hard work 
to be truly faithful to what was required of 
me; but my good Mafter renewed my ftrength 
day by day, fuitable to the labour I have to 
go through. We rode fourteen miles to Perth, 
and next day thirty-eight miles to Stonehaven, 
where we had a meeting, a few old people 
attended, and the Mafter favoured us together: 
after meeting went fourteen miles to Aberdeen, 
and lodged at an inn, and firft-day 23d, had 
two meetings there. Then rode eighteen miles 
to meeting at Oldmeldrum, which was a 
tendering feafon, and returned to Aberdeen, 
where my companion- was much .unwell, as (lie 
has been moftly fince we came into Scotland ; 
but flie is a pattern of patience under affii&ion, 
and her company very inftruftive to" me, in 
this time of travelling, being fubje&ed to in- 
conveniences by long ftages and lodging at inns. 
Next day we attended their yearly meeting, 
and my companion held out better than I ex- 
pected : it was a hard trying time with us, but 
we were helped through with the oppreffed 
feed, to feel with them in their burthens j but 



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my companion continues fo poorly, and we are 
fo far from her hufband and children, that I 
am alrnoft difcouraged at times, but the great 
Phyfician is able to heal, and carry us through 
all ; it is he alone who is able to help us in all 
our trials. 

From Aberdeen we went to Montrofe, thirty- 
feven miles, and taking a fmall meeting there 
went to Dundas, twenty-eight miles, and had 
two public meetings, being firft-day, 30th of 
4th mo. Second-day went twenty-two miles 
to Perth, and had a public meeting in the 
town-hall ; my concern about this laft meeting 
was great, but my good Mailer was near to 
my help, and I was favoured with peace of 
mind, which covered my foul as with a gar- 
ment, fo that all things were made eafy. The 
next day we had a cold wet ride over the moun- 
tain ; I felt concerned on account of my com- 
panion, but was favoured with fuch peace of 
mind myfelf, that the weather could not make 
me unhappy ; bleffed be the Lord, for he alone 
made way for me, and gave me ftrength to 
bear every trial. — One dear Friend of that 
country, John Wigham, bore up my arms with 
my dear companion's, I hope not to forget his 
kindnefs in this journey ; I do not recolleft to 
have met with a more feeling and fympathifing 
friend in Europe. We rode forty miles to 
Edinburgh yearly meeting, held for Scotland, 
where I met with John Pemberton, whom I 
was glad to fee, as alfo many others of mjr 



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dear friends ; it held two days, I was filent in 
all the public meetings, but felt them to be 
favoured opportunities. There are a few pro. 
mifing young people in this place, whom my 
fpirit travailed with, in hope that they will 
look to the never-failing arm of power, in all 
their ftepping along through time. We at- 
tended a public meeting at Loath, where there 
are no Friends, and returned to Edinburgh, 
and were at two meetings there on firft-day, 
7th of 6th mo. in company with John Pern- 
berton, which proved to our comfort. Next 
day we (ct off for England, rode thirty-fix 
miles, and lodged at an inn, where my dear 
companion was fo unwell that we fent for a 
phyfician, and I being very weary with riding, 
relied poorly; but it was caufe of great thank- 
fuinefs, that I was favoured with health, in- 
deed I have caufe to fpeak of the abundant 
mercies bellowed on us, in our fteppings along 
in this journey. Next morning fetting off, and 
my dear companion recruiting, rode thirty-two 
miles and ladged again at an inn ; and next 
day rofe early, and rode fixteen miles to 
Sikefide, and lodged at a Friend's houfe, and 
the next day following went to meeting at 
Kirklovington, which was a tendering feafon ; 
but oh, my fpirit was in great trembling, and 
fear furrounded me, left I had done more harm 
than good ; and thefe things kept me low, 
which is like help to the foul, that it might 
not be lifted up, but centre in the low valley 



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of humiliation, there to be filled again with a 
renewal of divine goodnefs. Then taking 
meeting at Selport, came through Carlifle, and 
on firfl-day, 14th of 5th mo. were at meeting 
at Moorhoufe in the forenoon, and the after- 
noon at Kirkbird, fix miles further ; both 
meetings were tendering feafons, it was a time 
of poverty with me; came that night ten miles, 
to Holm, and next day were at meeting there, 
where I was filent ; but my dear companion, 
had fome fervice, to fatisfaftion ; and in the 
afternoon went four miles to Allenby, and had 
an open favoured meeting : after which we 
went to fee a young man, who came from 
America in the veffel with me, and is now in 
a poor ftate of health. I alfo vifited our cap- 
tain's brothers and fitter, their mother was 
from home, but I faw her fome days before ; 
I did not fee his wife, {he being alfo from home. 
Leaving them, we took meeting at Mary port, 
and came to Whitehaven- Many are the bap- 
tifms we poor travellers have to go through, 
but we have found the grace of God to be 
fufficient to carry us through in much weaknefs 
and fear, fo that we can fpeak well of his 
gracious never-failing name, that he has never 
fuffered us to fink below hope; he has' done 
iriuch for us, he has afforded us day by day a 
crumb from his bountiful table. After meet- 
ing we rode ten miles to Grayfouthen, and 
lodged at Jane Pearfon's. Next day rode 
three miles to Pardihawhall meeting, where 



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we had to fpeak well of our good Mailer : : 
here I law Hannah Harris, who has been in 
America on a religious vifir, and we were thtt- 
tualiy glad to fee each other. We lodged again 
at Jane Pearfon's, -and next day rode eleven 
miles to meeting at Broughton, and in the, 
afternoon to Cockermomh, which finifhed my 
viiit in this country, in which I am favoured' 
with peace of mind. 

2 1 ft of 5th me. being firft-day, was at meet- 
ing at Highwray, where my companion was fo 
unwell as to fit the meeting with difficulty ; and 
returning to Hannah Wilfon's, fhe went to bed, 
and meeting being already appointed, it was no 
fmall trial to part with her. Hannah Wilfon 
accompanying me, w r e took meetings at Ulver- 
flon, and then at Height, where I met my 
companion again, yet very poorly ; but next 
day fet off with us, and rode twenty-four miles 
to Lancafter, and lodged at William Dilworth's. 
Next day fifty-two miles to Warrington > tnf 
companion's fever abating, I left her, and went 
about fix miles to the general meeting, and my 
mind was made peaceful in being obedient to 
my heavenly Father, although in much weak- 
nefs ; yet the fun broke out of the cloud fo.me-* 
times, to the refrefhing of my poor drooping 
foul. 

Being accompanied by E. Jollay, a kind 
young woman, we took meetings at Micdleant- 
with and Coventry ; the laft being particularly 
owned by the great Mafter, my cup overflowed 

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and the tender plants were watered .with the 
ihedding abroad of the Father's love. We 
then proceeded on for London, where we ar- 
rived on the 30th of 5th mo. andimet my, dear 
friend and former companion R. Wright, and 
we were mutually pleafed to fee each other* 
Here I alfo met Mehitable Jenkins, and all our 
American friends now in this land, except J. 
Pemberton. The next week the yearly meet- 
ing coming on, I was enabled to attend it, which 
were all favoured fittings, to the praife of the 
great Name. 

1 7th of 6th mo. 1786, went to Rochefter, 
and next day attended their firft-day meetings, 
which were favoured feafons ; but my poor 
fpirit was deeply baptized, in which I hope to 
fubmit to the fuiferings allotted me, until the 
Lord fhall fay it is enough. Accompanied by 
Mary Horfenail, I went to Canterbury, Drapers 
and Dover, where the meetings were much 
favoured with divine light, particularly at Dra- 
pers, much tendernefs appeared ; may the Lord 
be praifed for ever. From Dover we went to 
Folkftone, took meeting there, vifited fome fick 
Friends, &nd returned to Dover monthly meet- 
ing. Oh, my deareft Lord, I pray thee to 
uphold me with thy right hand, for thou only 
knoweft all my trials and dangers that I have 
to pafs through in this life; thou haft mercifully 
delivered my po'or foul from deftru&ion in time 
paft; I pray thee, holy Father, be near to me, 



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and fupport me by thy free fpirit, in every 
needful time. 

25th of 6th mo. meeting with Mehirable 
Jenkins and Sarah Stephenfon at Dover, we 
ftaid meetings there, being firil-day, and was 
at a filent meeting in the morning, and a fitting 
with our friends in the evening, to my great 
comfort. Next day attended the meeting for 
bunnefs and for ministers and eiders ; it was an 
open time, and the lad a precious feafcn. The 
next day going to Afhford, I was under great 
concern of mind to have a meeting at a place 
where I was informed there were no friends, 
though the largeft meeting-houfe among thofe 
of our fociety in that county : the next day 
went to meeting, and it was a mod favoured 
feafon. We rode twenty miles to Cranbrook, 
and had a meeting appointed that evening; I 
underftood the people were well fatisfied with 
the opportunity ; there were two minifters of 
Dover that attended : I could fay that the good 
Mailer made way for me; oh, may my foul 
bow as to the dull, and give glory to his molt 
powerful name, Which is worthy to be ferved 
and obeyed in all things. Lodged at an inn, 
and next day rode twenty-two miles to Hilly- 
Park ; and next day taking Gardner-ftreet 
meeting, we came to Lewes, and on nrft-day, 
2d of 7th month, attended meeting there ; and. 
in" the afternoon a public meeting being ap- 
pointed, my fpirit funk into difcouragement, 
but I could honeitlv fay, Oh Lord thou knowefl 



I had thy honour in view: we were favoured 
with a good open, feafon ; oh, may my foul 
bow down to the duft and give all glory to 
the Lord, who is worthy of all praiie. We 
then took meetings at Brighton, Ifield, Hoiv 
iham, Shipley, Arundel and Chichefter, which 
were moflly precious feafons ; at the lad:, three 
prieds attended, who I underftood were well 
iatisfied, and defired notice might be given 
them whenever Friends came there again. 

9th of 7th mo. being firft day of the week, 
we were at meeting at Godalmin, and I felt 
-myfpirits begin to fink again., for I wanted 
daily wafhing in the laver of regeneration : 
Oh, this great and ardent work feems as if it 
would be too heavy for me to go through to 
the honour of truth, which is made as near 
to me as my own life ; I long for truth and 
righteoufnefs to reign in the hearts of the foils 
of men, and to rule over all nations :: in the 
morning it was laborious work, but in the 
afternoon it was as a refrelhing fhower ; my 
heart was made humbly thankful, and I hope 
it will not be forgotten by me a poor worm ; 
I long daily to be laid as in the duft, fo that 
I might be truly favoured of the Lord, and 
enabled of him to work in his vineyard. Thence 
we went to Capel and Dorking, which were 
favoured opportunities, at the latter meeting a 
prieft attended-, w T ho expreffed tome his hope 
that the Lord would blefs my undertaking, 
and told a, Friend he was glad he ^as. there*. 



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After meeting at Croydon, I parted with my 
dear friend Mary Horlenail, whom I dearly 
'loved. Next day Am> Robinion went with 
me to Wandfworth, where we had a fatis- 
faflory meeting. Thence to Kingiron, and 
had an evening meeting. After takiag meeting 
on firft-day 16th of 7th mo. we came to Guild- 
ford, where I felt a concern to appoint a pub- 
lic meeting, but it was a greater crofs to 
appoint fuch a one than my tongue can exprefs ; 
fometimes I was ready to flinch and draw 7 back, 
fo far that I was often afraid the Lord would 
caft me out of his favour, then he made me 
willing to comply to any thing that he required 
of fo poor a creature as I often fee myfelf, and 
my God knoweth that I have need of a large 
fhare of poverty to keep down my afpiring 
mind : Oh, that the Lord may bring me down 
in what manner he pleafes, that I may never 
lack humility faith my foul : meeting ended to 
fatisfaction. Taking a meeting at Frail, we 
came to Alton, and after a favoured meeting 
there, my friend Ann Robinfon parted with 
me, and Deborah Merryweather accompany 
me, we attended meetings at Bafingftoke and 
Whitchurch \ the latter was a tendering feafon, 
and I trull fome drooping fouls w r ere comforted: 
and united in frefh. remembrance of the heaven- 
ly Father's love, extended to the humbling 
our fpirits together,. Oh, gracious Father, 
how oft haft thou helped me in times pad ^ 
mayeft thou not leave me in a foreign land % 

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but open my way, and caufe rile to ftand boldly 
for thy honour, thou who art able to o all 
things; pour down thy pity once more upon 
me, and renew thy promife to tne, that thou, 
would dire& me what to lay. Thou art worthy 
to be ferved and obeyed by me, all the re- 
mainder of my days, and may I be devoted to 
thee, for truly thou haft rewarded with great 
wages for my little labour, yea even four fold 
for giving up the prime of my days to follow 
thee through various trials : fometimes I was 
ready to give out, and then he would arife for \ 
my encouragement, and make me willing to 
undergo any thing if he would but be with me 
in the foreft, and as it were in the lion's den : 
his prefence is fufficient to reward me, for all 
my afflictions became as a rich garment, fo that 
I could fay that all things worked together for 
my good ; oh, that I may ftill truft in his never- 
failing arm of power. We then took meetings; 
at And over, Ramfay and Fording-bridge, and 
the good hand was near : oh, that my good 
Mafter may keep me on every hand, that my 
converfation may be a feal to my teftimony, 
that I may dwell in the deeps, fo as to receive 
the favour of life unto life, and to bring up 
memorials as from the bottom of Jordan, to 
fuit the ftates of thofe who are daily mourning, 
for religion is at a very low ebb in this land : 
yet I find a few enquirers, who want help, not 
being willing to take up the crofs, and deny 
themfelves of the glittering things of this world, 



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for they appear very pleafing to the outward 
eye. There are four meeting-houfes fliut up 
in this county, and others where meetings- are 
feldom held ; and in the laft counties I have 
vifited, there are feveral other houfes fhut up* 
and thofe that are kept open have very fmall 
gatherings, and unlefs there is a returning back 
to the fountain of all good, I believe it will be 
the cafe with more fooh. Oh, that the Lord 
may pour out his good fpirit upon the fons and 
daughters of men, that the wafte places may 
be rebuilt, that Zion may fhine again in her 
ancient beauty, faith my fpirit at this time. 

After taking meeting at Ringwood,. came to 
Shaftfbury, and met with Sarah Stephenfon, to 
my great comfort; fhe concluding to take fome 
meetings with me, it was a great relief to my 
mind, for although I had a very kind young 
woman with me, yet my drooping fpirit was 
very low* feeling the want of one to help me 
in weightier matters : I had often prayed the 
Father of mercies that he would pleafe to con r 
cern fome weighty Friend to come to my 
afliftance, and I think Imay fay that my cup 
overflowed in the remembrance of his abundant 
mercies and kindnefs to fo poor a creature as I 
am. We were at Ringwood on 30th of 7th 
mo. and had a pretty good meeting, but their 
holding their monthly meeting the fame day 
(being firft-day) did not feem pleafant to me. 
We then vifited the meetings of Marnhull, 
Sherborne and Longfutton j the two laft month- 



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Jy meetings : thence to Chard and Bridport; 
after the meeting at Bridport I was brought to 
remember that our dear Lord and Saviour, 
after he had fed the multitude, and alfo taught 
the people, that he retired to the fea-fide ; 
and if we have been favoured, we muft be 
immediately humbled again, for that .is our 
fafety, to wear his holy yoke, and learn to be 
meek and lowly in heart : oh, my fpirit 
trembleth, and none can tell the deep wading 
of my poor foul, yet I live and get along, for 
according to my trials hath my ftrength been, 
bleffed be the name of .my God, who anointeth 
and reanointeth me for his work, day by day. 

Firft-day, 6th of 8th mo. were at two meet- 
ings at Pool, and feeling a concern to go to 
the Ifle of Wight, Mofes Ncaves, the Friend 
at whofe houfe we lodged, his daughter, Morris 
Birkbeck, and feveral other Friends accom- 
panying me, we went to Newport, and had a 
large meeting, wherein fonie were tendered : 
there is here a meeting-houfe belonging to 
Friends, but no Friends refide here at prefent. 
The place where we firft landed being a con- 
fiderable town, I had a mind to have a meet- 
ing, and after fome difficulty in procuring a 
place, a warehoufe was provided ; the notice 
being fhort, not many people came in, but .we 
had a favoured opportunity, though religion 
feems low on this Ifland. We then fet fail for 
Pool, and paffed by a fmall town which I hardly 
knew how to get clear of, but faid nothing 



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about it; we landed at Pool, and lodged again 
at Mofes. Neave; he was a kind father and 
brother to me. After my. return, I felt afraid 
I had loft the penny, in not calling ac the other 
place, not feeling that fweetnefs of mind I did 
before, for obedience m every fmall act bring- 
eth peace, fo doth every fmall aft of difobe- 
dien.ce obftruft it i I have great caufe to cry 
out againft myfelf and fay, that though it 
feemed there never was a more unfaithful fer- 
vant laboured in his vineyard, yet the Lord's 
mercies are great towards me. 

After taking a meeting at Afhmore, we came 
to Shaft(bury, and.onfirft-day, 113th of the 8th 
mo. were at their meeting, which was a ten,, 
dering fe-afon ; here Morris Birkbeck parted 
with us. Then attended monthly meeting at 
Melkfham, where our fpirits were refrefhed to- 
gether, as they were alfo next day at their 
week-day meeting. I then vifitedfome families, 
and the meetings at Divizes, Lavington and 
Marlborough, lodged and lefted next day at 
Calne, and firft-day, 20th, attended the meet- 
ing at Charleot, eight miles ; and returning to 
Calne, I parted ... with my dear friend jSi 
Stephenfon, fhe hearing her aged mother was 
fick ; it was no fmall trial to me, but I could 
not difcourage her. After meeting at Calne, 
we attended meetings at Chippenham, Pick- 
wick, Hullavington, Broomham ; and on firft- 
day, 27th, two at Bradford, and though there 
are only a few members of our fociejy, the 



meeting was large hrthe afternoon: they were 
profitable feafons. Then vifiting afmall number 
of Friends at Weftbury, we came to the quar- 
terly meeting at Devizes, where I was glad to 
meet William Matthews; the meeting proved 
a heavy feafon to me, but at their week-day 
meeting next day, I had an open time, and was 
glad I was there. Here I parted with Etther 
Moxham: then going to Fannington, Mary 
Powell, a tender friend, went with me, taking * 
meeting there on firft-day ; 3d of 9th mouth, 
were at meeting at Abington, which, though a 
final! poor meeting, I thought our Matter owned, 
us. Thence to Witney, Charlbury and Milton, 
where my dear Matter caufed me i to tafte of 
his remembrance in aftrange land: I had miffed 
thefe meetings when in this county before, on 
account of the circular meetings. Then parted 
with- my dear friend- M. Powell, who is a fweet 
fpirited woman, and' weighty in mind. I had a 
precious meeting at Burford, it pleated* the Lord 
to open the fprings^ of life, fo that my fpirit was 
tendered; oh, may he have the honour of his '" 
own works, and my mouth be laid in the duft 
before him,- and feek for an abated ftate, day 
by day, fo that I may experience a rifmg with 
the feed, for it teems . alraoft famiflied in fome 
parts of this land. 

x Firft-day, 10th of 9th month, at Gloucefter, 
we had a low feafon, with Friends only, but in 
the afternoon I hope there was fome good 
gathered. My friend Sarah Squires, of CharK 






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bury, went with me to Breeder, where I thought 
truth gained the victory, although the forepart 
was a diiturbed meeting. Firft-day, 17th of 
9th month, rode twelve miles to meeting at 
Shatford, which proved a tender feafon, I was 
made glad I came there, having fome thoughts 
of omitting it, hut I had the reward of peace. 
Then going to Eatington, my companion parted 
with me, and I went fix miles to the monthly 
meeting^of Brails, where I met with many of 
my dearTriends, whom 1 had before been ac- 
quainted with, and we w T ere glad to fee each 
other; I had indeed no caufe to regret my 
coming here, but I have abundant reafon to 
fpeak well of my good Mafter; oh, that I may 
dwell low and in an humble frame of mind, and 
give all the honour to his glorious name. We 
went alfo to Berklwell, to lit with a few Friends 
who attended, they were advanced in years, and 
I feared they were a difcouragement to others; 
I had an open meeting with them. 

Firft-day, 24th of 9th month, I was at meet- 
ing in Coventry : thence took quarterly meeting 
at Warwick, which proved a favourable feafon ; 
William Matthews and Rebecca Jones were alfo 
there. Returning to Coventry, Mary Brindfon 
joined me as a companion, and w r e went to 
Hinckley, and lodged in a Friend's family, with 
whom I have been fomewhat acquainted; my 
fpirit was much exercifed about them, thinking 
them in a dangerous place, as I. often feel myfelf, 
and often find need to feek unto the Lord, to 



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protect me from the many fnares of this vaili 
world, for there are many things that dull the 
brightnefs of truth and righteoufnefs, that other- 
wife might fhine through his faithful fervants, 
fo that they would be way-marks to enquirers 
after falvatioti; but how many do I fee in this 
land, that feem quite on the other hand, which 
I remark with forrowv yet I find fome that long 
to come up to the mark of pious example, in 
the way that leads to righteoufnefs and falva- 
tion. Thence taking meetings at Leicefter, 
Caftle Donnington and Loughborough, which 
were all precious feafons, came to Nottingham 
to John Storer's, who w r as gone to America on 
a religious vifiu Here I relied a day, feeling 
very low in mind: R. Grubb called to fee me, 
and my fpirit was much revived, fo that I ex- 
perienced the faying, as iron fliarpeneth iron, 
m a man fharpeneth the countenance of his 
friend. 

Firft-day, rftof 10th month, I went to meet- 
ing at Nottingham, and vifited the family of 
John Lever, whofe wife Mary Lever, was once 
in our land; (he was now abfent on a religious 
vifit. Thence taking meetings at Breach, 
Furnace and Monyafh, which were all favoured 
feafons; oh, may my fpirit humbly bow to the 
Lord for all his many favours which he hath 
beftowed upon my poor foul, in this foreign 
land: he is pleafed to ftrip and to clothe us as 
he fees fit, blefied be his holy name, he has 
fomewhat filled my empty cup again, but I dare 



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not joy. but with trembling, left my joy fhould 
be turned into mourning; oh Lord, caufe me 

to ftandfirm, and give mean equal mind. 

Firft-day, 8th of ioth month, were at Sheffield 
meetings, which were blefled unto us. Thence 
to Cheiterfield, Mansfield, Broomhoufe, Blyth, 
and Retford; fome of which were precious 
meetings. I was told there were feveral meet- 
ing-houfes belonging to Friends m this county 
where there are now no meetings kept up ; thefe 
are melancholy accounts, but the crofs is very 
much fliunned, fo true religion withers away, 
which is very painful, but I believe the Lord 
will be clear, and I hope his fervams will be 
clear, in warning and inviting the people to 
turn to the Lord. We called to fee a Friend 
whofe hufband it was thought had removed 
eight miles from Friend's meeting, to keep her 
from going to them; my fpirit felt with her, 
and I thought the Lord would make way for 
her, if fhe would be faithful, but her work 
muft be hard, (landing fo alone, but the Lord 
can make hard things eafy. 

Firfl-day, 15th of icth month, were at meet* 
ing at Broughton, which was a tendering feafon; 
I law what a bleffed thing it was to Hand on 
holy ground. After meeting my mind was ex- 
ercifed to viiit all the families belonging thereto, 
which I performed and felt peace for my labour. 
After taking meetings at Waddington, where 
it pleafed my good Mafter to open the fprings 
of life, I felt a concern to have a meeting ap- 

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pointed in the city of Lincoln, where there is a 
meeting-houfe but no Friends; it was no fmall 
crofs to give up to it, I tried to make excufes, 
but found that would not do, and I afked for 
ftrength to fubmit to the Lord's commandment, 
and that his righteous will might be done, that 
being the only place of fafety: I had rode 
through the place about a year before, and felt 
a like concern on my mind : the meeting was 
appointed, and although not large, we were 
favoured with a good feafon, and I had peace of 
mind in obeying the divine manifeftation : oh, 
that I may ever ferve him with a willing mind, 
and if but one foul can receive a little barley- 
bread, through fo poor an inftrument as 1 am, 
it will be a great reward tome. My heartfelt 
mily grateful to my kind Mafter, who calling 
me from my outward habitation, to vifit this 
Jand, inflamed me through many forrowful 
nights and lonely days, under deep travail of 
ipirit; he alone knoweth them, and when he 
pleafeth to open his bleffed ftores to me, I am 
richly rewarded, and count them but fmall. 

2 2d of ioth month, was at two meetings at 
Brigg, where we w r ere much favoured, parti- 
cularly in the afternoon, when many not of our 
fociety came, and were- quiet and attentive. 
We alfo had a precious meeting at Wainfleet, 
and another at Leek, then one at Bofton, where 
only one member attends the meeting, but 
others came in, and we had a good open time. 
Then going to Spalding I received fome ac- 



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counts from my dear hufband and children that 
they were well, which is a great relief to my 
mind, as the accounts before left him fo very 
poorly, that my children doubted his recovery, 
ift-day, ioth month, 29th, were at two 
meetings at Spalding, both weighty feafons: 
then going to Gedney, my mind was much ex- 
ercifed in forrov/, to fee how the mighty have 
fallen, and how the people have turned into 
by-paths, and but few that lay it fufficiently to 
heart; yet I have no doubt there is a living 
feed, although the number appears fmall; oh, 
that they may be enlarged, but they are. much 
borne upon by the libertines: I pray the Lord 
to endue them with double ilrength, that they 
may not be turned either to the right hand or 
to the left, but be favoured to make their paths 
ftraight through the wildernefs of this world, 
before the Lord, fo as tobs as bright and (lim- 
ing {tars as in former times, when the Lord was 
pleafed to raife us up to be a people, to (land 
bold for his honour, and the crofs was made 
their delight in the Lord, although it led to 
priibns and the (locks, but now it is (hunned 
and trajnpled upon in the ftreets. We attended 
meetings at Gedney, thence to Wiibeach and 
Wareham, feveral of them I had vifited before, 
but falling in my way defired to take them 
again, being fmall meetings and not fo often 
viiited as larger; they were favoured feafons, 
and my foul was humbled in deiires, that the 
Mod High would abafe it more and more, until 
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he brings me where I ought to be, fo that I 
might obtain his bleiTed notice, and be carried 
through this viiit to the honour of his great 
name, to the peace of my own foul, and to the 
comfort of my dear friends, who are deeply 
bowed for me. After attending two meetings 
at Lynn, I viilted two aged women, to the 
ftrengthening of my drooping fpirit. Thence 
to Fakenham, where ray mind was much drawn 
to the people, and this meeting was exercifing 
to me, as I was very jealous of myfelf, but we 
had a moll favoured ieafon, and my mind was 
humbly thankful therefor: I was led to treat 
upon the fubjeft of people being led tc do vio- 
lence to their own life, that the Lord had de- 
livered my foul from fuch a temptation, and 
that he is able to deliver every foul therefrom, 
that put their truft and confidence in him: one 
of the Friends prefent told me afterwards, lie 
was under a flrong temptation of that fort. 

We then went to the meetings of Wells, 
Holt and North- Walfham, which were favoured 
feafons;, and firft-day, nth month, I2th, were 
at meeting at Yarmouth, and in the afternoon 
attended a funeral, which, with an opportunity 
with the mourners, were precious feafons. 
Thence going to Norwich, met with Mehitable 
Jenkins and Ann Aumack, whom I was rejoiced 
to fee in health: attended meeting there, and 
then taking meetings at Tafburgh, Tivitfhall 
and Difs, returned back to Norwich, where I 
was (a much indifpofed as moftly to koep my 



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bed; but on firft-day, 19th, attended their two 
meetings, which were both illent, reded and 
wrote to my dear hufband, and then attended 
the monthly meeting there, which was a bkffed 
feafon : we had alfo a refrelhing meeting at 
Wymondham, where my companion was much 
favoured in teitimony. Thence took a meeting 
at Attleborough, and returned to Norwich, and 
on firft-day, 26th of nth month, had two fatisfac- 
tory meetings there, and next day Mehi table 
Jenkins joined me, and we united as companions, 
and I hope our heavenly Father will conneft 
our hearts and fouls together as David's and 
Jonathan's were, that our ways my pleafe him 
in going out and coming in before the Lord 
and his people, and find favour in his fight. 
Thence taking meetings at Wells, Holt and 
Lammas, returned to Norwich again, and had 
a weighty feafon in the family of Edmund 
Peckover, feveral Friends coming in. After 
attending two meetings on frit-day, to fatis- 
facHon, at Yarmouth, and viiking a fick friend, 
we took meetings at Pakefield, Beccles and 
Leilton: oh, that the Lord would lhake the 
dry bones., and breathe the breath of life upon 
them, that the bleiled truth may not be fo much 
denied as to fall in the ftreers. 

Firft-day, 10th of 12th month, we went to 
meeting at Woodbridge : thence the meetings 
of Ipfwich, Mendlefham, and the firft-day fol- 
lowing, were at two meetings at Needham; vffr 
- were alfo.at the quarterly meeting there, where 

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was abundance of preaching, but myfelf and 
companion were filent in the public meeting. 
■We a r terwards vifited the meetings of Ran- 
tefdon, Edmundfoury, Bardwell, Thetford, 
Brandon, Mildenhall, Haverhill, Sudbury, and 
fo to Halftead, in Effex: thence to Colne, and 
en firft-day, 31ft of 12th month, at two meetings 
at Colchefter; mod of which meetings were 
favoured opportunities, and my dear companion 
had good fervice in many of them. Thence 
we took the meetings of Manningtree, Copt- 
ford, Coggefhall, Kelvedon, Witham, Chelmf- 
ford, and going to Stonehall, lodged at William 
Knight's, who had a cancer in his face; we 
had a blefled opportunity with him, to our 
mutual comfort. Next day rode to London, 
and lodged at J. Bevan's, *6th of ifl month, 
1787. We ftaid in London Tome time, at- 
tended the quarterly and other meetings as 
they came in courfe; fome of which were 
feeling feafons ; but oh, the need of dwelling 
low, great were my exercifes in this place, and 
though filence has been frequently my lot, I 
have fometimes had a little to fay, and found 
'peace, and 1 have thought my companion has 
been favoured. 

21ft of ift month, being firft-day, we were at 
two meetings at Chelmsford, which were fa- 
voured feafons, calling for humble acknowledg- 
ment. Thence went to Dunmow, the fore 
part of the meeting feemed a dull time, but in 
the latter part my companion was greatly fa- 



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voured in fupplication, and had feme fervice, 
and the meeting ended quiet and well, I hope 
to the honour of truth. We had a bleiTerl 
meeting alfo at Stebbing; I think I never knew 
my companion more favoured, and after meeting 
my mind was fweetly clothed with the remem- 
brance of God's love to me from my youth 
until this time; may I live more and more under 
a humble fenfe of the m^ny mercies he hath 
extended to me a poor worm. Thence we took 
meetings at Felftead, Thaxted and Bardfield, 
which were favoured feafons. We then went 
to Walden, and ftaid their* meetings on firft- 
day, 24th of ift month, and lodged at George 
Gibfon's, whofe wife was once in our land; 
we alfo ftaid their monthly meeting, and then- 
took the meetings of Walden, Bifhopftortford, 
Stanfted, Hoddefdon, Ware, and fo to Hert- 
ford meetings on firft-day, taking our lodgings 
at John Prior's; we alfo ftaid their monthly 
meeting, which was a tendering feafon. Thence 
to the meetings of Buntingford, Royfton, 
Afhwell, Baldock, Stratford, and to the meet- 
ings of Hitchin on firft-day, nth of 2d month, 
where we met W. Matthews and R. Wright, 
and I received information that my dear huf- 
band was thought to be nearly gone in a de- 
cline; it w r as very trying to me, but may the 
will of the Lord be done, for he truly knoweth 
what is befl: for me: oh, Lord, if thou wilt but 
be with me, fo that I may not bring diflionour 
upon thy holy name, it is all that 1 require at 



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thy bountiful hand, and that will make all hard 
things eafy. 

W. Matthews and R. Wright going for 
London, we took the meetings of Luton, Ampt- 
hill, Huntingdon, Swacey, Ives, Ramfay, War- 
boys, Chatteris, Sutton, Littleport, and on 
firft-day, 25th of 2d month, to Erith; mod of 
which were favoured feafons. Next day had a 
public meeting at Ives, which was very large, 
fome fuppofed there were nearly one thoufand 
people gathered., We then went to Hunting- 
don, and had a public meeting, wherein we 
were both favoured; and then proceeded to 
Oakham, took the meeting there, alfo meetings 
at Raunds, Wellingborough, and on firft-day, 
4th of 3d month, at Finedon. Thence to the 
monthly meeting at Geddington, where my 
heart was humbled under a feiife of the Lord'& 
goodnefs to me daring my (lay in this land. 
We then proceeded to take meetings at Ket- 
tering, Northampton and Bugbrook, and my 
companion being unwell, we ftaid over firft- 
day, 1 ■ rth of 3d month, and flie received 2l 
letter from her hufband, informing of the death 
of her eldcft fon, which was no fmall exercife 
to her; but the good hand is near, opening 
our way day by day through many dry feafons. 
We then took meetings at Sherrington, it 
feemed to be a cloudy time,but light broke forth 
and it was a tendering feafon ; may my foul 
bow down to the God of my life, and give the 
honour and praife to him alone, who hath heard 



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my prayers out of the deeps, and healeth my 
wounds; may I always obey him with a willing 
mind. Thence attended meetings at Hogfty- 
end, Leighton, Buckingham, Aylefbury, Tring, 
Chefham, Amerfham, High Wycombe, Jor- 
dans, Charlywood, Hemel Hemftead, Albans, 
and io to London; many of which meetings 
were much favoured feafons; bleffed be my 
good Mafler for his favours manifefted many 
ways on this journey. 

In London we met with Z. Dicks and R* 
Wright, whom I was glad to fee, my fpirit being 
very low. We then took meetings in the 
neighbourhood of London, at Barking, Plaif- 
tow, Epping, two at Tottenham, Winchmore- 
hill, Enfield, and Waltham Abbey. May my 
heart be truly humbled to return fuitable ac- 
knowledgment to the Lord Jehovah, in whom 
is everlafting ftrength, and who carries us 
through all he requires of us ; oh, the many 
baptizing fearching feafons my fpirit feh> yet 
had to rejoice in the Lord's dealing with my 
poor foul, to wafh and fit me for every day's 
work, with renewed remembrance of his mercies 
who worketh many ways for my fafety; great 
and wonderful are all his glorious works: oh, 
that thou, oh Lord, wouldlt never forget me, 
but uphold me by thy free fpirit, through time,. 
and conduct me lafe to the end, fo that I ma/ 
be lifted up to praife thee among thy faints and 
angels, and the fpirits of juft men made perfcx.\ 



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entering into true reft in that endofure where 
nothing can hurt or harm me any more. 

During my late abfence from London, I heard 
of the death of John Dollin, a very valuable, 
fober man; he hath left a wife and three chil- 
dren, he will be much miffed in "the city of 
London : I received a letter from him fome time 
iince, which is as follows : 

" Lonbon, 2d mo. 2d, 1787* 

u Dear Friend V 

"Patience Brayton, 

" THOU and thy dear companion have been 
frequently and affectionately brought to my re- 
membrance fin'ce parting with you, , with 211 in- 
creafing defire that I might be found faithful, 
coming up in the footfteps of the flock of the 
companions of Chrift, and be made truly willing 
to be their companion, infuffering as wdl as in 
rejoicing, in which tribulated path I have de- 
fired in my fmall meafure to be enabled to fym- 
pathize with thee, my dear friend, whofe lot 
hath been to be deeply baptized, and to go dawn 
as unto the bottom of Jordan again and again ; 
bleffed be his name whofe wifdom is unfearch- 
able, and his ways pad finding out, how is he 
gracioufly pleafcd to lead about and inftruct his 
depending children, bringing thera through a 
variety of ftate.s, whereby they are enabled to • 
ipeak comfortably upto others., and having 



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themfelves brought up from the very bottom of 
Jordan, llones of memorial to the mercy and 
goodnefs of their God, are .at times qualified to 
lay unto the weak in faith, be flrong, and to 
thofe who have no might of their own, put on 
ftrength. I feel that love to flow towards thee, 
thou dear Mother in Ifrael, which is better felt 
than exprefled, and I am made to rejoice in the 
fenfible feeling thereof, wherein the living are 
bound up together in the covenant of love and 
life, and their cups made to overflow in reve- 
rent thankfgiving, and they enabled to rejoice 
evsn in tribulation, to rejoice that they are not 
only counted worthy to believe in, but alfo to 
fufxer for his bleffed name and the feed's fake* 
And now, dear friend, be encouraged to caft 
thy care on the Almighty, and he will fuftain 
thee, who hath promifed to be as a hufband to 
the Vvidow r , and as a father to the fatherlefs 
children, who put their trad in him; may his 
blefied pretence go along with thee, and be thy 
companion, not only in thy going out, but in 
thy coming in and returning home, be thy flay 
and thy ftaff, and thy exceeding great reward; 
giving thee largely to partake of the {heaves of 
fweet peace, which is the portion of the obe- 
dient foul. I fully believe, dear friend, that 
there is a further arduous fervice for thee to 
perform in this great city; but be not difmayed, 
although it may be given thee to threfh the 
mountains, feeing the mountain of thz Lord's 
houfe fhali be exalted on the top of all the 



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mountains, and the place of his feet fhall be 
glorious. He that hath called, is faithful to ad* 
minifter ftrength to his truly depending children, 
proportioned to the work of the day; he 
maketh his little ones as Davids, and his Davids 
as the angels of his prefence; he caufeth the 
mountains to flee before them like rams, and 
the little hills like lambs, at the glory of his 
majefty and the brightnefs of his arifing: even 
one, is through his mighty power to chace a 
thoufand^ and two put ten thoufand to flight, 
before whom the nations of men are made but 
as grafs-hoppers. 

" Accept, dear friend, with thy companion, 
my moil cordial love, whofe earned defire is, 
that I may be made meet to be, not only your 
truly affe&ionate friend, but according to my 
fmajl meafure, your faithful fellow-labourer in 
the kingdom and patience of Jefus Chrift. 

" JOHN DOLLING 

After the quarterly meeting I went to fee the 
widow Dollin and her children, and felt greatly 
with her in her trouble. 

10th of 4th month, I went with my dear 
companion on board iliip, to fee if it fuited her 
to take paffagehome; we had a favoured time, 
and 1 felt my faith ftrengthened and confirmed, 
that the time was not yet come for my de- 
parture; yet I was afraid left I fliould be mif- 
taken in my profpeft, for I longed to get home, 
and I had vifited all but a few meetings in this 



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land, but the will of the Lord *be done and not 
mine. 

Firfl of the week, x i th of 4th month, we went 
to Horflydown meeting in the forenoon, and in 
the afternoon went to the burying of dear John 
Dollin ; a large number of people attended at 
Grace Church meeting on the occafion. 1 re- 
mained in and about London until the yearly 
meeting, taking meetings as they came in courfe 
in the city, and alfo the meetings of Brentford, 
Kingfton, Efher, Guildford, Godaiming, Capel, 
Dorking, Ryegate, Croydon and Deptford; 
I was glad in taking thefe meetings again, be- 
lieving it was my place, and feveral Friends ex- 
preffed to me they were comforted by our viiit, 
and flrengthened by our fitting together. My 
heart's deiire is to be humbly thankful to the 
God of my life, who has been my helper to this 
day; he has carried me through ftep by ftep in 
trembling and great fear ; may his glorious aid be 
with me through time. 1 now lon^ to fee mr 
way open to return home; it feenis to me to be 
drawing near, but I do not yet fee the time ; I 
lately heard my dear hufband was recruiting in 
his health; this was unexpe£tedfrom thelaff ac- 
counts I had from him, and it filled my heart 
with humble thankfuinefs to my heavenly* 
Mailer, who called me to leave him, and who 
has done fo much for me, and continues (till to 
do more than I am worthy of. or dare aik; Tor 
he hath fpared me my own life and the life of 

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my dear hufband, and I may fay, I have lacked 
nothing in my journey from the Lord. 

26th of 5th month, the yearly meeting be- 
gan, and. fecond-day afternoon the women's 
meeting opened, and I thought the Father of 
light was there, and the glory of the Lord, and 
his love filled the houfe; I attended all the meet- 
ings, and many of them were favoured feafons* 
After which I changed my lodgings on account 
of the fmall-pox, and went to Simon Bailey's, 
where R. Wright has her lodgings ; w 7 e came 
together again unexpectedly before we took 
Shipping. I now feel my mind nearly ready to 
take my leave of this land. Next day we went 
on board a fhip w-e thought of taking paffage 
in, and while there I felt very peaceful in mind. 
After which I accompanied G. Dilwyn, and 
R. Jones to a meeting of the young men and 
women fervants, who are Friends in this city. 

Although I had been thoughtful of returning 
home, an exercife about going to France arofe, 
fo that I was obliged to lay it before my dear 
Friends of the morning meeting, to feel with 
me in fo weighty a matter, about the 10th of 
6th month, and found two other Friends were 
under a like concern, and my joy was great in 
my obedience; may the Lord be praifed and 
obeyed in all things, faith my foul. I attended 
meetings in courfe in and about London, until 
the morning meeting, ift of 7th month, when 
sifter weighing our profpects, our Friends could 



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not fee their way clear to fet its at liberty to go 
to France. Then continuing attending meet- 
ings in courfe, in and round the city, my mind 
was made peaceful about returning home, 
2 2d, attended morning meeting of miniilers and 
elders, and rode kven miles out of London ; 
had a favoured meeiing and returned, feeling 
peace to run in my foul as a river, rewarding 
for performing what was required of me in this 
land, although it was in a ilammering broken 
manner,* 

We rode twenty two miles to Gravefend, ac- 
companied by many Friends, and meeting many 
there, had a precious meeting. On the 26th 
of 7th month, we went oil board the fhip Pigou, 
Woolman Sutton, commander ; many Friends 
went with us, and we had a pleafant opportunity 
again before wp parted. Our company were 
William Matthews, Zachariah Dicks, Rebecca 
Wright, Ann Jefibp, and Martha Mooney, a 
young woman from Ireland. After feven or 
eight days contrary winds, and feeling poorly, 
the wind came fair, and we all began 'to grow 
better, but I felt low in fpirit; Lord, make me 
contented, and fweeten every bitter cup, for 
what are my fufterings, accommodated as we 
are on fhip board, compared with thole of the 
poor Africans in their- tranfportation to flavery.; ' 

* About this time it appears fhe was tinder an exercife of mind 
tc viilt the king, but the w.iy not opening for a perfonal interview 
at that time, ihe lent him an addrefs, for a copy of v. 7 kich fee Ap- 
pendix. 



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how my heart feels with them. On firft day, 
though fick, -I was filled with joy and peace that 
the world could not give, nor princes clothe 
my foul with, neither can they take it from me, 
my cup overflowed in the Lord's goodnefs, his 
light Ihining through all, to the healing of my 
poor foul: after many days of deep baptizing 
ieafons, how fweet it is to receive the joyful 
found, Well done: Oh, that I might be faithful 
to the Lord, the remaining part of my days. 

Firit-day, 2d of 9th month, we had a heavy 
ftorm; but my mind was fweetly clothed with 
peace and thankfgiving to the Lord, though the 
violence of the fea was fuch as to caufe the veflcl. 
to roll fq as to caft me out of an armed chair, 
and Z. D. out of his feat, which threw us to the 
other fide of the cabin, and put out my wrift: 
but though at firft I felt fome difcouragement, 
a fecret thought foon ran through me that the 
Lord might favour me with the help of thofe 
around to fet it again in its place, and Z. D. 
and another, took hold of my wrift, and as I 
told them to pull, it was fet in its place. The 
weather was fo rough as to prevent our having a 
meeting this day; but on fifth-day following we 
were favoured to fit together. 

Firlt-day, 9th of 9th month, we had a meet- 
ing on board, faw the land, and took a pilot on 
board ; and on the 1 oth landed at Philadelphia : 
our dear friends were very glad to fee us, and I 
was made thankful to my Lord and Mafler, 
who had called out, font home, and preferved 



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my life both outward and inward: furely it 
was the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in 
mine eyes. My arm being a little inflamed,, 
and having fome fever, I was under the doctor's 
hands white in Philadelphia, fo that I could not 
attend all the fittings of the yearly meeting, 
which began the 2 2d and ended the 29th of 
9th month. 

On the 3d of 10th month I fct out with a 
number of Friends returning from the yearly 
meeting, and considering the weaknefs of my 
wrift bore the journey as well as I could expect, 
and reached Rahway on the 5th, where my 
friends received me very kindly; I flayed meet- 
ings on firft-day, the 7th, and both fore and 
afternoon were favoured meetings. I then 
proceeded to New- York, was kindly received 
by Friends, and tarried meeting there, and on 
fixth-day, the 12th, went on board of a veffel, 
and landed the 13th at night in Newport. The 
14th I rode to Portfmouth meeting, which was 
a tendering feafori ; and hearing my dear huf- 
band was very fick, made me prefs forward, 
and through the kindnefs of friends, I was fa- 
voured to get home that night, and found my 
hufband on the recovery, and my children 
well. ' . 

Oh how great are the manifold favours re- 
ceived on this journey; may my fpirit be truly 
melted under a fenfe of his bleffings, who hath 
performed all his gracious promifes to me, a 
poor unworthy creature. By fea and by land, 

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the Lord lias been my helper; he hath removed 
mountains and made me paths in the deeps to 
walk in, praifed be his name; may my foul be 
ever humbly bowed to him for his continuance 
with me, all the remainder of my days; may I 
ierve and obey him in all his commands, how- 
ever hard to my natural difpofition to fubmit to. 
With my other dear friends, I met with much 
love and rejoicing at feeing each other again ; 
and I have received the wages of Peace. 



APPENDIX. 

ADDRESS. 
To George III. King of Great-Britain, &c 

A Native of New-England, in North- America, 

and one of the People called Quakers, begs 

leave to prefent the following address 

and petition. 



M, 



.AY the Almighty God fave the king, 
and eftablifh thee and thy feed after thee on thy 
throne here, and enable thee fo to walk, as that 
when thou haft done with all things on this iide 
the grave, admittance may be obtained into the 
kingdom of everlafting reft and peace! I have 
often thought of thee in my native land, and 
fince my refidence here have had to behold how 
the Lord on high hath bleffed thy kingdom 
beyond other kingdoms of the earth; and 
earned defires hath been raifed in my heart for 
thee, that thou may eft be the chofen of the God 
in Heaven, to fliew kindnefsunto thofe who are 
in diftrefs; particularly by flopping the progrefs 
of flavery, and promoting the freedom of the 
enflaved negroes in thy dominions, as far as lies 



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in thy power; fo that thy righteous afts may 
never be erafed from remembrance as long as 
the world endures — that he by whom kings 
reign and princes decree juftice, may delight to 
eflablifti the kingdom over which thou prefides r 
in righteoufnefs, and that a door may be opened 
for other nations concerned in that unrighteous 
traffic, to follow fo laudable an example. The 
hearts of all men are in the power of God, and 
he by thy means may turn the hearts of other 
princes to feel for thofe highly injured and 
deeply diftreffed people, fo as to rife up and 
unite in the fame benevolent defigti; and it is 
my faith, that the firft of them who fhall pub- 
licly affert their caufe, and open a doo,r for their 
deliverance, the Lord of the whole earth wilt 
diftiriguifh by his peculiar favour, and give to 
rejoice in the experience, that it is indeed 
righteoufnefs alone that truly exalteth a nation. 
I had to believe feveral years before I left my* 
native country, that the Lord would give thee 
an offer to take the lead; but that if thou re* 
fufed, he would choofe another to fet up the 
ftandard of righteoufnefs on this occafion, 
wherein fo large a part of the inhabitants of the 
earth are concerned; many of whom are now 
groaning in thy dominions under oppreffion 
fufficiently grievous, as I have thought, to afteft 
the hearts even of the moft obdurate. Mayefl 
thou, oh king, be earneft in fupplication as one 
formerly was, whom the Lord Mod High called 
his fervant, whofaid, " Take from me a ftony 



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heart, and give me a heart of flefh,"that as Chrift 
has declared, " They that ait ihall receive/' 
thine may be tendered and enlarged to defirc 
and promote the good, not only of thy own 
people, but of the nations around thee ; and that 
thou m^yeft be enabled in the time of ex- 
tremity, to which we are all approaching, to 
appeal to the Searcher of the heart as good king 
Hezekiah did, " Thou knoweft how I have 
walked before thee, with a perfeft heart, and 
have done that which is good in thy fight." To 
be thus confeious that thou haft not turned a 
deaf ear to the cry of the poor and diftreiled, 
will then be an experience far more enriching 
than any which the fplendour of a temporal 
crown can afford; becaufe he the King of kings 
and Lord of lords hath faid, " Bleffed are the 
merciful, for they fhall obtain mercy." Oh 
king, thou art entrufted with great ability to do 
good under him, who of one blood created all 
nations, not to opprefs and deftroy one another, 
but to lend a hand of afliftance where it is needed 
in our feveral ftations; that looking down on 
the mutual kindnefs and endeavours of his chil- 
dren to promote each other's happinefs, he may 
delight to open the windows of , heaven, and 
add to the temporate enjoyment of his temporal 
gifts, the bleffing of his divine favour. Under 
the influence of this, as I have been fometimes 
led to pray for thy profperity, it hath been 
opened to my underilanding, that the Lord did 
love thee, and that if thou wert faithful in the 



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promotion of rjghteoufnefs, he would blefs thee 
as he did king Solomon, with both fpiritual and 
temporal riches, the dew of heaven and fatnefs 
of the earth; for the earth is the Lord's, and 
the fullnefs thereof, and he giveth it unto whom- 
foever it pleafeth him. It is the righteous whd 
are to enjoy it as an inheritance.. from him, and 
delight themfelves in abundance of peace; and 
oh that thou mayeft be of the number, by pro- 
moting an extention of mercy to the injured and 
oppreffed Africans. In the hours of folid re- 
tirement I have been often much affected in 
viewing their diftrefles, and fined have been in 
this nation, have believed it required of me as 
a duty to lay their deplorable cafe before thee, 
entreating thy interpofition on their behalf; that 
in the day of inquifition for blood thou mayeft 
(land clear in the fight of God, by whom not 
the fayers but the doers of the law will be juf- 
tified; thofe who obey his injun&ions will par- 
take of his promifes, and fuch as fow plentifully 
in faith, will reap accordingly in peace and joy. 
So wifheth my heart for thee, oh king! Be 
pleafed to accept favourably this difuuerefled 
petition; and remember that the Almighty 
Ruler of the univerfe, though heaven is his 
throne and the earth his footftool, is not un- 
mindful of the pooreft among v men, but gra- 
cioufly condefcends to hear and anfwer their 
petitions, having declared that " For the cry of 
the poor and fighing of the needy he will arife." 
PATIENCE BRAYTON. 
London, 23d of 7th mo. 1787. 



( & ) 

Letter received by P. B. while in 
England, 

Friend, 

THAT love that thinketh no evil, and re- 
joiceth in the truth, conflraineth me to fay, 
that your exhortation on Wednefday evening 
was fuited to my cafe or ftate. I am* humbly 
thankful God hath not left me without his 
witnefs in my heart, and alfo that he hath in- 
clined you to point me out. May I humbly 
arid patiently wait his time of deliverance, and 
follow, by faith, his fiery and cloudy pillar, all 
through this howling wildernefs. 

I have, I humbly hope, preached Jefus Chrift, 
but not in your focieties, and I hope in a good 
Hieafure with a fingle eye to the glory of God. 
But, having lately been exercifed with many 
and fevere trials, from the profcffihg Churchy 
have been led to retire more inward, to com- 
mune with my own heart and be flill. I fee 
my own ignorance, my will worfhip, my forms 
and modes, and Goipel fchemes, my unfeeling 
prayers, and often unieafonable preaching with- 
out fpirit and life, as only rifmg from a carnal 
mind, which is enmity againft God, and the 
imagination exalting itfelf againft him. From 
fix years of age I have tailed, at feaibns, divine 
love and favour; but I muft lament that I have 
too, too often loft the favour of his precious 
truths ; may it be fo no more ! Many times 
(like Ifrael,) have I been delivered; and as 



( B? ) 

often like them have I provoked him by-dif- 
fcrufl, &c. yea he hath chaftifed me, and I have 
been like a bullock nnaccuftomed to the yoke. 
Ah! that I might be fo moulded into his 
heavenly image, and daily learn to fay experi- 
mentally, " Thy will be done." He indeed 
renewed his love to me, that- evening, and 
fince, he hath caufed his grace to diftil as the 
dew, and has given me to know, that in his 
own time and way, he will lengthen my cords 
and ftrengthen my flakes, and caufe me to 
break out on the right and on the left. 

I feel my fpirit melting while I write this, 
with the tendered love and affe&ion towards 
you, that minifter in the word, and towards 
your Societies ; I joy in your joys, and fhould 
ibrrow in your farrows, did I know them. 
Pardon me if I go too far in faying, that I have 
feen in my mind what the Lord will do in his 
own time : Antichri-ft will fall with all his 
powers, and a pure primitive church, perhaps 
like thine, arife out of his ruin, for in the 
evening time, it fhall be light — and that fhall 
ihine brighter and brighter to the perfect day. 
I have been burthened with the weight of 
awful fearful apprehenfion, that the Lord God 
hath a controverfy with us, as a nation, laden 
with iniquity ; his hand has been — ^is— and 
will be ftretched out againft us, if w r e do not 
repent, and turn to him with all our minds. 
Ah Friends, 1 know by many years experience, 
though I am but a young man, that if you are 



( *33 ) 

faithful to reprove, publicly and privately, you 
will fufFer perfecution, perhaps even among 
fome of your own whole hearted people, for 
all are not Ifrael (that are born of Ifrael ;) but 
continue you faithful unto death, and you 
know, who hath faid, he will give you a crown 
of life. I conclude, may the peace of God 
rule in your hearts, and may you be ftirred 
up to thankfulnefs to him in your fpirit, on my 
account ; and may all who heard you that 
evening, if he fo will, meet to praife for ever. 
As to me, at a fuitable feafon, thy people flrall 
be mine ; I will live and die in their com- 
munion, and among them will I, if I can and 
the Lord pleafe, be buried. Thy God is my 
God, and to his grace I am a.great debtor. 
When you find freedom in prayer, remembej: 
you affectionate friend, * * * * 



ANSWER TO THE FOREGOING LETTER, 

Dear Friend, 

I received the letter thou fent me : I wifh 
well to all mankind, and efpecially to the truly 
feeking foul, that has nothing in view but" its 
own falvation and redemption from this vain 
world and its enticements ; fuch will the Lord 
help, and Will not fufFer them to fell, but will 
uphold thefe, and carry them through the wil- 
dernefs, to the praife of his great name. Oh 1 

M 



( *34 ) 

that thy truft may be- in hira alone ; do not 
let thy eye be outward to human power, and 
the wifdom of men ; it is laid of Nimrod, that 
he was a mighty hunter before the Lord ; he 
iet up Babel and was confounded ; no build- 
ing will ffcand but the Lord's building, in the 
day of account that is coming on all flefh, and 
I wifh that thou mayeft be favoured to dwell 
low and humble as at the feet of Jefus, a fafe 
guide that leads all right, he is the way, the 
truth, and the life. One formerly could anfwer 
him and fay, thou art Chrift the fon of the 
living God ; and the Lord bleffed him, and 
faid that flefh and blood had not revealed it 
unto him, but his Father which is in heaven; 
and further faid, thou art Peter, and upon this 
^rock will I build my church, and the gates of 
hell (hall not prevail againft it, I believe all 
tjiofe that take him for a guide will be built 
on that rock, will be led in the way of life, 
and kept from falling y for he will difcover by 
his enlightening virtue the many fnares that 
the enemy of man's happinefs is fecretly laying 
for them; the Lord will difcover all his works, 
both fmall and great, to us poor creatures, and 
enable man to cry earneftly to be delivered 
from every temptation ; oh, then man will 
witnefs the Lord to be near, and to be our 
helper in every needful time, plucking him out 
of the hand of our enemies, whether outward 
or inward ; thofe that truft in him with a fin- 
cere heart none fhall be able to pluck thei» 



( *35 ) 

out of the Lord's hand, for he that is willing 
to undergo any thing for the Lord's fake, will 
have it made delightful to turn his cheek to 
the fmiter ; he will make hard things eafy, 
and we fhall count it our joy to be in fuffering 
itrith him, and be crucified to the world, and 
the world unto us ; all our joys will be in hea- 
ven and upon heavenly things ; defires will be 
raifed with that love and peace that the world 
cannot give ; we fhall want all mankind to 
partake of the fame, and fhall be favored to 
-pray for our enemies, that the Lord may turn 
their hearts to that love that wiiheth well to 
all mankind. We have need to wait low and 
be thoroughly waftied and purged from dark 
works and dark imaginations to ferve the 
Irving God, that dwells in light, and that light 
will influence our hearts one to another, fb 
that we may witnefs the faying of, " Woe is 
me if I preach not the Gofpel :" feel often that 
neceility, for it is the love of God fpread abroad 
in the heart, defiring the welfare of all men, 
that they may witnefs a change from corrup- 
tion and fin, fo as to put on Chrifl with his 
deeds of righteoufnefs. Oh, dear friend, fuch 
will the Lord uphold with his free fpirit, and 
will fet bounds to the proud waves, that they 
fhall go fo far and no farther ; for the Lord 
will not fuffer the honed in heart to be tempted 
beyond what they are able to bear ; we have 
an High Prieft that is touched with a feeling 
of all our infirmities, and (lands ready to help 

M 2 



( 136 ) 

the needy foul, that longs to be delivered from 
all fin, that fecret and public evils may be 
purged away, and it be prefented to the Lord 
without fpot or wrinkle ; oh, the Lord's love 
and mercy will be extended to thefe, for neither 
grace nor truth, nor any good thing will he 
'•withhold from thofe who love him : I may fay, 
in my little meafure of experience, .that it hath 
not entered into the heart of man to conceive 
the good things that the Lord hath in ftore for 
them that love him ; for he is rich to all them 
that call upon him with a fincere heart, defiring 
to be made fit for his kingdom ; to learn con- 
tentment with godlinefs, which is great gain, 
for a contented mind is a continual feaft ; may 
this be thy happy lot is the fincere deiire of 
one who wifheth well to all mankind, and who 
hath left all that is near and dear in this world, 
for the fake of my e>wn peace and the good of 
fouls, to perfuade mankind to flee from the 
wrath to come, upon thofe who die in their 
fins. 

If I have been an inftrument in the Lord's 
hand to do any good, may the Lord have the 
praife of his own works, and may no honour 
be given to the inftrument ; for he is pleafed to 
make cjay with fpittle, and anoint the eyes of 
the blind, and I look upon myfelf lefs than 
that clay ; but it was the Lord's power that 
wrought the mirkcle of old, and may he, faith 
my foul, have the praife of his : oh, that I 
may not rob God of his own glory, for he 



( .*37 ) 

will not give his praife unto graven images. 
nor his honour unco another; may thy mind 
therefore be turned unto him, who is able to 
forgive all thy fins, and blot out all thy ini- 
quities ; he will not only open the eyes to fee, 
but will heal all infirmities ; he will make the 
lame to walk, the dumb to fpeak, heal the 
fick, and raife the dead ; — may thou be truly 
raifed from the dead works, to ferve the living 
and eternal God. I am very defirous that thou 
mayeft be made a ferviceable man in the Lord's 
hand, and do good in his houfe, which will be 
more to thee in a dying hour than all the riches 
that this world can give. My very fpirit 
prayeth for thy welfare in the Lord, fo fare- 
wel. I remain thy weil-wilhing friend, 

P. B, 



SECOND LETTER, FROM THE WRITER OF 
THE FI&ST. 

Dear Friend, 

BLESSED, for ever blefTed, be that holy 
Lord God, who inclined thy heart to write to 
fne the mod unworthy and lefs than the lead 
of all, and who while reading, laid truly low 
all Lofty thoughts and vain -imaginations, fweet- 
ly inclining my (alas! too ftubborn) will, to- 
rcfign itfelf like clay into the hands of the pot- 

M3 



( ^ ) 

ter, to mould and fafhion me into his own 
image and likenefs. 

My fpirit truly unites with thine, in a man^- 
ner which words cannot convey — fain would 
my will reft on this fide Jordan, fettling on my 
lees, and relinquifh a work which I am called 
to, and which thy mind hath been led out con- 
cerning, on my account ; but now I am again 
revived and renewed, and my language is, 
Here am I, fend me : but there are many ob- 
ftacles in my way ; I am no Quaker by pro- 
feffion, nor do I know whom at prefent to 
open my mind to, on that fubjeft ; I am made 
willing to part with any thing and every thing, 
in the Lord's ftrength, for his glory ; nor do I 
count riches, acquirements, friendfhip, nor life 
itfelf, dear unto me, fo that I may finifh my 
courfe with joy, and the minilhy which I am 
more than perfuaded I Jiave received of him. 
Oh! that he would make crooked paths ftraight 
before me — Oh ! that he would lengthen my 
cords and ftrengthen my flakes, that he would 
caufe me to break out on the right and the 
left — Oh ! that he would burft my bonds 
afunder, and make me, though only as it were 
clay and fpittle, ufeful — Oh! that I may ±>e 
tvholly given up to him, fo as to truft in him 
at all times, and walk continually before him 
In the light of his reconciled countenance. 

My work, I clearly fee, is to thofe who are 
-at eafe in Zion, to thofe who hold the form 
wd eteny the power, to thofe who are dwel- 



( '39 ) 

ling at eafe in their own fenced cities, in walled 
towns, whofe arguments are to them as chariots 
of iron; my work will be my wages, it will be 
in my mouth fweet as honey, and bitter as 
gall in my belly, Perfecution and peculiar 
trials will await me : but in all thefe things we 
are more than conquerors, through him that 
loveth us. Alas ! fuch is my ignorance, I am 
fearful to proceed, left I darken counfel with 
words without knowledge. Go on, dear wo- 
man, and preach Jefus Chrift, the fame yefter- 
day, to-day, and for ever ; and fulfil the faying, 
that women out of weaknefs were made ftrong 
in word, valiant in fight, and put to flight the 
armies of the aliens : every battle of the war- 
riors is with confuted noife, but this fhall be 
with the fharp two-edged fword of divine 
power, and fpirit of burning : here no human 
faculties (or art) can prevail, and all human 
wifdom and ftrength mud fall : here the young 
man fhall utterly faint and be weary, but they 
that truft in the Lord fhall do valiantly. May 
all concerned wait fcr the noife over the mul- 
berry-trees, and never, like Saul, enter the 
battle without the fignal ; but let God arife, 
and fo {hall his enemies be fcattered — the 
people will be as grafs before him, while his 
doftrine, like the rain or like the dew, {hall 
diftil ; and they {hall fpring up with -clear 
fpringings after rain. 

But perhaps I fhall write too much : I feel 
my fpirit ea?neftly praying fo? thee, and the' 



( FJ*> ) 

fuccefs of thy miniftry ; oh ! may king Jefus 
.go forth from conquering and to conquer, and 
may all the kingdoms of this world become the 
kingdoms of our Lord and his Chrift. Ah ! 
would the Lord be pleafed to ufe fo unworthy 
a creature as I am, he would get all the praife ; 
but all falls fhort to exalt his glories, and all 
falls fhort to defcribe my nothingnefs, igno- 
rance, and depravity — All! join me, reader, 
to give him all the glory ate our All in All*. 
Keep filence before hkn, O my foul, in thy 
primitive nothingnefs, duft ; and be thou ex- 
alted, O my Redeemer, in all men's hearts-, 
far above all bleflings and praife. 

Dear friend, 'tis true all our enemies are 
forgiven, and eafily fo, when we can fay ex- 
perimentally, My beloved 'is- mine, and I am his-: 
he feeds among the lilies of the valley, thofe 
who are truly humble and contrite, who when 
laden with dew put down their, heads as over- 
whelmed with love and gratitude, and wliofe 
amiable walking makes them white and beau- 
tiful : here is fweet contentment and reft; bread 
{hall be given fuch, and their water fhall be 
fure— having food and raiment, fuch are di* 
vinely content, fuch as are below pride, and 
above want — Oh, happy, happy heavenly ex^ 
perience ; blefled are they who are in fuch a 
ftate;. yea bleffed are the people whofe God is 
the Lord. 

From hence, farewel prejudice to real 
friends — Farewel, love of the world — Fare* 



C Mi ) 

Wei, trull la vain imagination— Oh ! that I 
coyld fay to that many-headed monfter, felf, 
Farewel too; but fome Canaanites of that kind 
will perhaps remain, like the leprofy in the 
walls of the houfe, to try us and to prove us, 
that we- may fight in the Lord's ftrength, and 
drive them from their ftrong holds. To him 
who hath made thee as my fifter, that fucked 
the breafls of my mother, be all glory now and 
for ever. 



Letter to a Friend.^ 

Gkucejler > Old-England, ioth of 9th mo. 1786* 

To D. S. Swanfey, New-England. 

Beloved Friend, 

I LONG to fee the time come that I may 
be clear of this land ; but I defire patiently to 
wait the Lord's time, for I am fo dry and 
barren, that it feems as if I could do no good: 
my baptifms have been greater than my tongue 
can exprefs ; yet the Lord my God has borne 
me up, and enabled me to ftep along in fear 
and trembling, and has been my meat and my 
drink. The inward cry of n)y heart has been, 
that I may be kept from doing any thing that 
would caufe the truth to be evily fpoken of. 

Oh, my dear, I truft thou canft read and 
tafte with me, for I believe we have been 
dipped into the fame river ; fo that we have 



( H2 ) 

felt the breathings of each other, when fa? 
feparated one from another. 

I believe the Lord is about to (hake the 
dry bones in the valley, and bring them toge- 
ther, bone to its bone, and breathe the breath 
of life on them. 

There are many of the youth of this land, 
who look promifmg ; but it is hard to aroufe 
thofe who are at eafe, which makes hard work 
for faithful labourers, who long to fee alt un- 
due liberties removed. I find the fcattered 
up and down as I travel along, that groan to 
be delivered ; and I have been made glad to 
fit and feel with them here, as I often did feel 
with the lonely, when at home. 

It has been a comfort to me, that the Father 
of all fure mercies puts us in mind of each 
other, with ftrong defires for the prefervation 
of his breathing feed ; they are made near to 
my life all the world over ; and I truft the good 
Shepherd will gather many from the barren 
mountains afad defolated hills of an empty pro*- 
feffion, unto himfelf. 

I do remember the many pleafant feafons we 
have had together, and indeed with all my 
friends there ; how our fpirits have been re- 
freflied together in love, and the bleffed 
ihowers have defcended, to the watering of 
the very hindmoft of the flock and family. 
Thofe times are brought frelh to my remem- 
brance while I am writing ; but oh, the ftrip- 
ping feafons I often feel \ however, my Lord 



( 143 ) 

and Mailer works for me, and enables me to 
truft in him, who hath fo many times revivedmy 
fainting foul, fo that I may call him a good 
Mailer ; and I believe that in his time the lily of 
the valley will' bud and bloffom as the rofe, to 
bring about his glorious purpofe, to raife the 
low and call down the exalted ; that they may 
know that the Moft High rules in the domi- 
nions of men. 

In love, I conclude thy affe&ionate friend, 
PATIENCE BRAYTON. 



To her Daughter. 

Namptwich, Old England, 
25th of 2d mo. 1785. 
Dear Child, 

Hannah Brayton, 
I have had rhee in my mind for many days, 
with frefh remembrance what a dutiful child 
thou haft been in the outward concerns of life. 
O my dear, I truft there is a bleinng for thee 
in (tore, and I hope thou wilt labour for that 
bleffing that fadeth not away; that the dew of 
heaven may reft upon thee in all thy under- 
takings; and if the Lord becomes thy director, 
thou wilt be dire&ed aright, both in divine and 
outward tilings. O, my dear, I long to be 
more and more given up to the" Lord's re- 
quirings, whether I ever fee thee more or not j 



( *44 ) 

although thou feetefl: nearer to me than I can 
relate with pen; the favours of heaven I feelfo 
near at times, furmounts all other confidera- 
tions ; when that abates I long to lee thee 
again, but I hope to more and more learn 
patience, in all my fleppings along in this life, 
for I fee the want of it more now than ever, 
m order to keep me low and humble : if I am 
exalted at any of thefe favours, then I fhall be 
in great danger — I am ready to tremble, feeing 
the work fo great. Oh, my dear child, though 
nature brings thee into my mind with nearnefs, 
yet believing there is one rich rewarder to them 
that hold out to the end, fo, my dear, be kind 
to the poor, and defire the Lord to open thine 
ear to their cry, and tender thy heart towards 
them ; for thofe that do not hear the cry of 
thofe that (land in need, may cry themfelves, 
and not be heard. 

I remain thy affe&ionate mother, 

PATIENCE BRAYTOlf 



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